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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.49, 1,635.53 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.49, 1,635.53 and 310.32 is: 465.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.49 : 1,635.53 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.49/1,635.53 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.49x = 1,635.53 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.49x = 507,536.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,536.12/1,090.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.42

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