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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.74, 1,639.10 and 271.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.74, 1,639.10 and 271.00 is: 406.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.74 : 1,639.10 = 271.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.74/1,639.10 = 271.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.74x = 1,639.10 × 271.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.74x = 444,202.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,202.41/1,092.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.50

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