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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.69, 1,635.48 and 505.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.69, 1,635.48 and 505.60 is: 758.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.69 : 1,635.48 = 505.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.69/1,635.48 = 505.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.69x = 1,635.48 × 505.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.69x = 826,898.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,898.69/1,090.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.14

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