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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.54, 1,634.28 and 267.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.54, 1,634.28 and 267.78 is: 401.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.54 : 1,634.28 = 267.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.54/1,634.28 = 267.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.54x = 1,634.28 × 267.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.54x = 437,627.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,627.50/1,089.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.66

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