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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.38, 1,636.50 and 542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.38, 1,636.50 and 542.40 is: 814.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.38 : 1,636.50 = 542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.38/1,636.50 = 542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.38x = 1,636.50 × 542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.38x = 887,637.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,637.60/1,090.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.06

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