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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.88, 1,636.32 and 269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.88, 1,636.32 and 269.16 is: 403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.88 : 1,636.32 = 269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.88/1,636.32 = 269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.88x = 1,636.32 × 269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.88x = 440,431.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,431.89/1,090.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.74

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