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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.60, 1,635.18 and 440.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.60, 1,635.18 and 440.68 is: 660.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.60 : 1,635.18 = 440.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.60/1,635.18 = 440.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.60x = 1,635.18 × 440.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.60x = 720,591.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,591.12/1,090.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.73

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