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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.29, 1,635.45 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.29, 1,635.45 and 268.56 is: 402.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.29 : 1,635.45 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.29/1,635.45 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.29x = 1,635.45 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.29x = 439,216.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,216.45/1,090.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.84

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