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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.54, 1,635.81 and 897.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.54, 1,635.81 and 897.39 is: 1,346.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.54 : 1,635.81 = 897.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.54/1,635.81 = 897.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.54x = 1,635.81 × 897.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.54x = 1,467,946.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,946.87/1,090.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.07

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