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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.59, 1,634.57 and 504.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.59, 1,634.57 and 504.80 is: 756.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.59 : 1,634.57 = 504.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.59/1,634.57 = 504.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.59x = 1,634.57 × 504.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.59x = 825,122.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,122.76/1,090.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.59

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