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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.93, 1,636.77 and 360.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.93, 1,636.77 and 360.73 is: 541.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.93 : 1,636.77 = 360.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.93/1,636.77 = 360.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.93x = 1,636.77 × 360.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.93x = 590,432.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,432.04/1,090.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.22

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