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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.65, 1,637.46 and 269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.65, 1,637.46 and 269.92 is: 404.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.65 : 1,637.46 = 269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.65/1,637.46 = 269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.65x = 1,637.46 × 269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.65x = 441,983.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,983.20/1,091.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.88

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