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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.10, 1,635.15 and 268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.10, 1,635.15 and 268.37 is: 402.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.10 : 1,635.15 = 268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.10/1,635.15 = 268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.10x = 1,635.15 × 268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.10x = 438,817.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,817.03/1,090.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.55

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