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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.06, 1,635.12 and 359.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.06, 1,635.12 and 359.55 is: 539.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.06 : 1,635.12 = 359.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.06/1,635.12 = 359.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.06x = 1,635.12 × 359.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.06x = 587,907.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,907.40/1,090.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.34

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