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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.69, 1,637.50 and 269.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.69, 1,637.50 and 269.95 is: 404.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.69 : 1,637.50 = 269.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.69/1,637.50 = 269.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.69x = 1,637.50 × 269.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.69x = 442,041.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,041.93/1,091.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.91

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