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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.36, 1,635.95 and 360.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.36, 1,635.95 and 360.47 is: 540.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.36 : 1,635.95 = 360.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.36/1,635.95 = 360.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.36x = 1,635.95 × 360.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.36x = 589,700.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,700.91/1,091.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.34

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