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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.98, 1,636.72 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.98, 1,636.72 and 321.48 is: 482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.98 : 1,636.72 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.98/1,636.72 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.98x = 1,636.72 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.98x = 526,172.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,172.75/1,090.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.29

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