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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.66, 1,642.02 and 272.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.66, 1,642.02 and 272.90 is: 409.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.66 : 1,642.02 = 272.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.66/1,642.02 = 272.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.66x = 1,642.02 × 272.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.66x = 448,107.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,107.26/1,094.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.36

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