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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.27, 1,635.63 and 359.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.27, 1,635.63 and 359.89 is: 539.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.27 : 1,635.63 = 359.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.27/1,635.63 = 359.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.27x = 1,635.63 × 359.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.27x = 588,646.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,646.88/1,090.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.91

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