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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.14, 1,635.21 and 440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.14, 1,635.21 and 440.88 is: 661.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.14 : 1,635.21 = 440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.14/1,635.21 = 440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.14x = 1,635.21 × 440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.14x = 720,931.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,931.38/1,090.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.32

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