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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.93, 1,639.40 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.93, 1,639.40 and 271.20 is: 406.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.93 : 1,639.40 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.93/1,639.40 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.93x = 1,639.40 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.93x = 444,605.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,605.28/1,092.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.80

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