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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.32, 1,635.09 and 359.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.32, 1,635.09 and 359.79 is: 539.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.32 : 1,635.09 = 359.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.32/1,635.09 = 359.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.32x = 1,635.09 × 359.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.32x = 588,289.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,289.03/1,090.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.56

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