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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.67, 1,638.98 and 270.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.67, 1,638.98 and 270.93 is: 406.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.67 : 1,638.98 = 270.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.67/1,638.98 = 270.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.67x = 1,638.98 × 270.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.67x = 444,048.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,048.85/1,092.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.39

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