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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.29, 1,636.95 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.29, 1,636.95 and 269.56 is: 404.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.29 : 1,636.95 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.29/1,636.95 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.29x = 1,636.95 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.29x = 441,254.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,254.89/1,091.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.34

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