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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.81, 1,636.28 and 360.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.81, 1,636.28 and 360.39 is: 540.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.81 : 1,636.28 = 360.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.81/1,636.28 = 360.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.81x = 1,636.28 × 360.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.81x = 589,699.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,699.85/1,090.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.61

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