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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.05, 1,635.03 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.05, 1,635.03 and 268.32 is: 402.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.05 : 1,635.03 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.05/1,635.03 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.05x = 1,635.03 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.05x = 438,711.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,711.25/1,090.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.47

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