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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.53, 1,635.56 and 359.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.53, 1,635.56 and 359.93 is: 539.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.53 : 1,635.56 = 359.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.53/1,635.56 = 359.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.53x = 1,635.56 × 359.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.53x = 588,689.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,689.40/1,090.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.82

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