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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.50, 1,635.75 and 321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.50, 1,635.75 and 321 is: 481.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.50 : 1,635.75 = 321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.50/1,635.75 = 321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.50x = 1,635.75 × 321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.50x = 525,075.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,075.75/1,090.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.50

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