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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.73, 1,636.08 and 310.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.73, 1,636.08 and 310.72 is: 466.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.73 : 1,636.08 = 310.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.73/1,636.08 = 310.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.73x = 1,636.08 × 310.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.73x = 508,362.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,362.78/1,090.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.08

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