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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.37, 1,635.04 and 396.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.37, 1,635.04 and 396.55 is: 594.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.37 : 1,635.04 = 396.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.37/1,635.04 = 396.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.37x = 1,635.04 × 396.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.37x = 648,377.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,377.65/1,090.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.64

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