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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.73, 1,635.37 and 440.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.73, 1,635.37 and 440.81 is: 660.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.73 : 1,635.37 = 440.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.73/1,635.37 = 440.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.73x = 1,635.37 × 440.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.73x = 720,878.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,878.17/1,090.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.92

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