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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.18, 1,635.18 and 359.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.18, 1,635.18 and 359.74 is: 539.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.18 : 1,635.18 = 359.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.18/1,635.18 = 359.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.18x = 1,635.18 × 359.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.18x = 588,239.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,239.65/1,090.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.58

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