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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.36, 1,636.26 and 542.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.36, 1,636.26 and 542.08 is: 813.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.36 : 1,636.26 = 542.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.36/1,636.26 = 542.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.36x = 1,636.26 × 542.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.36x = 886,983.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,983.82/1,090.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.48

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