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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.08, 1,634.92 and 359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.08, 1,634.92 and 359.56 is: 539.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.08 : 1,634.92 = 359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.08/1,634.92 = 359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.08x = 1,634.92 × 359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.08x = 587,851.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,851.84/1,090.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.27

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