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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.84, 1,636.25 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.84, 1,636.25 and 269.12 is: 403.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.84 : 1,636.25 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.84/1,636.25 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.84x = 1,636.25 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.84x = 440,347.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,347.60/1,090.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.68

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