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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.16, 1,635.63 and 505.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.16, 1,635.63 and 505.43 is: 758.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.16 : 1,635.63 = 505.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.16/1,635.63 = 505.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.16x = 1,635.63 × 505.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.16x = 826,688.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,688.29/1,090.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.32

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