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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.82, 1,636.24 and 514.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.82, 1,636.24 and 514.10 is: 771.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.82 : 1,636.24 = 514.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.82/1,636.24 = 514.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.82x = 1,636.24 × 514.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.82x = 841,190.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,190.98/1,090.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.15

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