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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.28, 1,635.66 and 320.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.28, 1,635.66 and 320.78 is: 481.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.28 : 1,635.66 = 320.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.28/1,635.66 = 320.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.28x = 1,635.66 × 320.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.28x = 524,687.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,687.01/1,090.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.24

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