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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.13, 1,634.45 and 359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.13, 1,634.45 and 359.60 is: 539.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.13 : 1,634.45 = 359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.13/1,634.45 = 359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.13x = 1,634.45 × 359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.13x = 587,738.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,738.25/1,090.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.15

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