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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.36, 1,635.53 and 359.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.36, 1,635.53 and 359.99 is: 539.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.36 : 1,635.53 = 359.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.36/1,635.53 = 359.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.36x = 1,635.53 × 359.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.36x = 588,772.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,772.63/1,090.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.98

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