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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.02, 1,638.02 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.02, 1,638.02 and 270.27 is: 405.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.02 : 1,638.02 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.02/1,638.02 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.02x = 1,638.02 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.02x = 442,706.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,706.31/1,092.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.40

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