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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.38, 1,634.64 and 359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.38, 1,634.64 and 359.76 is: 539.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.38 : 1,634.64 = 359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.38/1,634.64 = 359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.38x = 1,634.64 × 359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.38x = 588,078.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,078.09/1,090.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.33

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