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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.14, 1,635.38 and 440.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.14, 1,635.38 and 440.85 is: 661.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.14 : 1,635.38 = 440.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.14/1,635.38 = 440.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.14x = 1,635.38 × 440.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.14x = 720,955.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,955.07/1,090.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.34

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