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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.35, 1,635.67 and 396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.35, 1,635.67 and 396.92 is: 595.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.35 : 1,635.67 = 396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.35/1,635.67 = 396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.35x = 1,635.67 × 396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.35x = 649,222.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,222.45/1,090.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.42

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