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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.48, 1,635.90 and 360.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.48, 1,635.90 and 360.10 is: 540.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.48 : 1,635.90 = 360.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.48/1,635.90 = 360.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.48x = 1,635.90 × 360.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.48x = 589,087.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,087.59/1,090.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.21

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