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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.48, 1,635.72 and 897.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.48, 1,635.72 and 897.32 is: 1,345.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.48 : 1,635.72 = 897.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.48/1,635.72 = 897.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.48x = 1,635.72 × 897.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.48x = 1,467,759.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,759.78/1,090.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.98

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