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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.34, 1,635.51 and 320.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.34, 1,635.51 and 320.66 is: 480.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.34 : 1,635.51 = 320.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.34/1,635.51 = 320.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.34x = 1,635.51 × 320.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.34x = 524,442.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,442.64/1,090.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.99

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