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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.38, 1,634.94 and 359.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.38, 1,634.94 and 359.88 is: 539.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.38 : 1,634.94 = 359.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.38/1,634.94 = 359.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.38x = 1,634.94 × 359.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.38x = 588,382.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,382.21/1,090.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.61

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