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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.40, 1,635.78 and 542.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.40, 1,635.78 and 542.48 is: 813.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.40 : 1,635.78 = 542.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.40/1,635.78 = 542.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.40x = 1,635.78 × 542.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.40x = 887,377.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,377.93/1,090.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.81

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