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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.36, 1,635.54 and 320.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.36, 1,635.54 and 320.86 is: 481.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.36 : 1,635.54 = 320.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.36/1,635.54 = 320.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.36x = 1,635.54 × 320.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.36x = 524,779.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,779.36/1,090.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.29

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