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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.77, 1,635.57 and 569.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.77, 1,635.57 and 569.51 is: 853.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.77 : 1,635.57 = 569.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.77/1,635.57 = 569.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.77x = 1,635.57 × 569.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.77x = 931,465.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,465.22/1,090.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.95

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