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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.72, 1,635.64 and 397.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.72, 1,635.64 and 397.58 is: 596.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.72 : 1,635.64 = 397.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.72/1,635.64 = 397.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.72x = 1,635.64 × 397.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.72x = 650,297.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,297.75/1,090.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.21

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