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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.30, 1,635.47 and 359.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.30, 1,635.47 and 359.87 is: 539.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.30 : 1,635.47 = 359.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.30/1,635.47 = 359.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.30x = 1,635.47 × 359.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.30x = 588,559.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,559.31/1,090.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.82

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