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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.63, 1,635.93 and 268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.63, 1,635.93 and 268.91 is: 403.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.63 : 1,635.93 = 268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.63/1,635.93 = 268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.63x = 1,635.93 × 268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.63x = 439,917.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,917.94/1,090.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.36

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