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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.64, 1,635.91 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.64, 1,635.91 and 268.92 is: 403.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.64 : 1,635.91 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.64/1,635.91 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.64x = 1,635.91 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.64x = 439,928.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,928.92/1,090.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.37

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