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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.23, 1,636.08 and 603.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.23, 1,636.08 and 603.66 is: 905.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.23 : 1,636.08 = 603.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.23/1,636.08 = 603.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.23x = 1,636.08 × 603.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.23x = 987,636.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,636.05/1,090.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.90

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