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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.30, 1,635.71 and 320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.30, 1,635.71 and 320.80 is: 481.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.30 : 1,635.71 = 320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.30/1,635.71 = 320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.30x = 1,635.71 × 320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.30x = 524,735.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,735.77/1,090.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.28

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