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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.04, 1,638.08 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.04, 1,638.08 and 270.32 is: 405.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.04 : 1,638.08 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.04/1,638.08 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.04x = 1,638.08 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.04x = 442,805.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,805.79/1,092.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.48

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