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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.26, 1,638.35 and 270.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.26, 1,638.35 and 270.51 is: 405.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.26 : 1,638.35 = 270.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.26/1,638.35 = 270.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.26x = 1,638.35 × 270.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.26x = 443,183.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,183.58/1,092.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.75

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