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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.32, 1,635.58 and 359.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.32, 1,635.58 and 359.90 is: 539.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.32 : 1,635.58 = 359.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.32/1,635.58 = 359.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.32x = 1,635.58 × 359.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.32x = 588,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,643.44/1,090.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.88

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