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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.36, 1,635.36 and 359.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.36, 1,635.36 and 359.95 is: 539.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.36 : 1,635.36 = 359.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.36/1,635.36 = 359.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.36x = 1,635.36 × 359.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.36x = 588,647.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,647.83/1,090.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.87

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