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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.32, 1,635.30 and 359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.32, 1,635.30 and 359.82 is: 539.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.32 : 1,635.30 = 359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.32/1,635.30 = 359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.32x = 1,635.30 × 359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.32x = 588,413.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,413.65/1,090.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.67

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