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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.35, 1,635.12 and 359.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.35, 1,635.12 and 359.73 is: 539.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.35 : 1,635.12 = 359.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.35/1,635.12 = 359.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.35x = 1,635.12 × 359.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.35x = 588,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,201.72/1,090.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.46

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