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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.64, 1,635.32 and 514

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.64, 1,635.32 and 514 is: 770.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.64 : 1,635.32 = 514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.64/1,635.32 = 514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.64x = 1,635.32 × 514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.64x = 840,554.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,554.48/1,090.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.70

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