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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.26, 1,635.21 and 431.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.26, 1,635.21 and 431.87 is: 647.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.26 : 1,635.21 = 431.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.26/1,635.21 = 431.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.26x = 1,635.21 × 431.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.26x = 706,189.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,189.97/1,090.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.73

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