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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.62, 1,635.09 and 542.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.62, 1,635.09 and 542.37 is: 813.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.62 : 1,635.09 = 542.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.62/1,635.09 = 542.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.62x = 1,635.09 × 542.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.62x = 886,827.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,827.86/1,090.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.14

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