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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.14, 1,636.68 and 269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.14, 1,636.68 and 269.42 is: 404.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.14 : 1,636.68 = 269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.14/1,636.68 = 269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.14x = 1,636.68 × 269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.14x = 440,954.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,954.33/1,091.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.12

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