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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.60, 1,635.83 and 350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.60, 1,635.83 and 350.20 is: 525.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.60 : 1,635.83 = 350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.60/1,635.83 = 350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.60x = 1,635.83 × 350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.60x = 572,865.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,865.92/1,090.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.28

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