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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.43, 1,634.20 and 512.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.43, 1,634.20 and 512.09 is: 767.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.43 : 1,634.20 = 512.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.43/1,634.20 = 512.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.43x = 1,634.20 × 512.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.43x = 836,857.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,857.48/1,090.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.46

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