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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.16, 1,636.04 and 513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.16, 1,636.04 and 513.44 is: 770.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.16 : 1,636.04 = 513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.16/1,636.04 = 513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.16x = 1,636.04 × 513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.16x = 840,001.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,001.48/1,090.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.53

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