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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.72, 1,635.84 and 320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.72, 1,635.84 and 320.96 is: 481.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.72 : 1,635.84 = 320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.72/1,635.84 = 320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.72x = 1,635.84 × 320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.72x = 525,039.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,039.21/1,090.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.37

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