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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.56, 1,635.80 and 321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.56, 1,635.80 and 321.04 is: 481.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.56 : 1,635.80 = 321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.56/1,635.80 = 321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.56x = 1,635.80 × 321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.56x = 525,157.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,157.23/1,090.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.55

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