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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.13, 1,635.46 and 320.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.13, 1,635.46 and 320.63 is: 481.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.13 : 1,635.46 = 320.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.13/1,635.46 = 320.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.13x = 1,635.46 × 320.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.13x = 524,368.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,368.56/1,090.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.02

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