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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.61, 1,635.66 and 397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.61, 1,635.66 and 397.28 is: 595.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.61 : 1,635.66 = 397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.61/1,635.66 = 397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.61x = 1,635.66 × 397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.61x = 649,815.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,815.00/1,090.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.83

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