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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.63, 1,635.94 and 299.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.63, 1,635.94 and 299.99 is: 449.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.63 : 1,635.94 = 299.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.63/1,635.94 = 299.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.63x = 1,635.94 × 299.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.63x = 490,765.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,765.64/1,090.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.98

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