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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.35, 1,633.24 and 858.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.35, 1,633.24 and 858.14 is: 1,285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.35 : 1,633.24 = 858.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.35/1,633.24 = 858.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.35x = 1,633.24 × 858.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.35x = 1,401,547.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,547.60/1,090.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.41

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