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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.98, 1,635.39 and 542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.98, 1,635.39 and 542.34 is: 812.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.98 : 1,635.39 = 542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.98/1,635.39 = 542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.98x = 1,635.39 × 542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.98x = 886,937.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,937.41/1,090.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.97

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