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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.81, 1,634.71 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.81, 1,634.71 and 268.08 is: 402.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.81 : 1,634.71 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.81/1,634.71 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.81x = 1,634.71 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.81x = 438,233.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,233.06/1,089.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.12

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