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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.57, 1,637.30 and 269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.57, 1,637.30 and 269.84 is: 404.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.57 : 1,637.30 = 269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.57/1,637.30 = 269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.57x = 1,637.30 × 269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.57x = 441,799.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,799.50/1,091.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.74

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