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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.24, 1,635.34 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.24, 1,635.34 and 268.52 is: 402.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.24 : 1,635.34 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.24/1,635.34 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.24x = 1,635.34 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.24x = 439,121.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,121.50/1,090.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.78

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