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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.48, 1,638.72 and 270.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.48, 1,638.72 and 270.75 is: 406.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.48 : 1,638.72 = 270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.48/1,638.72 = 270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.48x = 1,638.72 × 270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.48x = 443,683.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,683.44/1,092.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.13

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