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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.54, 1,635.31 and 397.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.54, 1,635.31 and 397.00 is: 595.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.54 : 1,635.31 = 397.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.54/1,635.31 = 397.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.54x = 1,635.31 × 397.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.54x = 649,221.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,221.73/1,090.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.32

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