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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.90, 1,636.65 and 442.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.90, 1,636.65 and 442.09 is: 663.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.90 : 1,636.65 = 442.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.90/1,636.65 = 442.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.90x = 1,636.65 × 442.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.90x = 723,546.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,546.60/1,090.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.26

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