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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.35, 1,635.53 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.35, 1,635.53 and 268.64 is: 402.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.35 : 1,635.53 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.35/1,635.53 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.35x = 1,635.53 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.35x = 439,367.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,367.44/1,090.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.96

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