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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.76, 1,639.12 and 271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.76, 1,639.12 and 271.02 is: 406.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.76 : 1,639.12 = 271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.76/1,639.12 = 271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.76x = 1,639.12 × 271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.76x = 444,234.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,234.30/1,092.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.53

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