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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.83, 1,634.82 and 441.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.83, 1,634.82 and 441.21 is: 661.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.83 : 1,634.82 = 441.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.83/1,634.82 = 441.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.83x = 1,634.82 × 441.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.83x = 721,298.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,298.93/1,090.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.24

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