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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.42, 1,636.80 and 604.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.42, 1,636.80 and 604.42 is: 907.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.42 : 1,636.80 = 604.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.42/1,636.80 = 604.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.42x = 1,636.80 × 604.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.42x = 989,314.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,314.66/1,090.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.28

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