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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.02, 1,636.52 and 269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.02, 1,636.52 and 269.30 is: 403.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.02 : 1,636.52 = 269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.02/1,636.52 = 269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.02x = 1,636.52 × 269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.02x = 440,713.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,713.49/1,091.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.95

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