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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.17, 1,635.39 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.17, 1,635.39 and 320.67 is: 481.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.17 : 1,635.39 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.17/1,635.39 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.17x = 1,635.39 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.17x = 524,420.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,420.51/1,090.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.04

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