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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.92, 1,636.26 and 310.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.92, 1,636.26 and 310.87 is: 466.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.92 : 1,636.26 = 310.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.92/1,636.26 = 310.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.92x = 1,636.26 × 310.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.92x = 508,663.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,663.76/1,090.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.27

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