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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.05, 1,634.91 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.05, 1,634.91 and 359.64 is: 539.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.05 : 1,634.91 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.05/1,634.91 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.05x = 1,634.91 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.05x = 587,979.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,979.03/1,090.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.41

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