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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.65, 1,635.98 and 360.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.65, 1,635.98 and 360.23 is: 540.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.65 : 1,635.98 = 360.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.65/1,635.98 = 360.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.65x = 1,635.98 × 360.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.65x = 589,326.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,326.11/1,090.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.34

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