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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.72, 1,636.08 and 915.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.72, 1,636.08 and 915.76 is: 1,373.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.72 : 1,636.08 = 915.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.72/1,636.08 = 915.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.72x = 1,636.08 × 915.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.72x = 1,498,256.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,256.62/1,090.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.64

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