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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.64, 1,635.73 and 310.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.64, 1,635.73 and 310.64 is: 465.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.64 : 1,635.73 = 310.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.64/1,635.73 = 310.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.64x = 1,635.73 × 310.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.64x = 508,114.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,114.21/1,090.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.89

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