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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.66, 1,635.16 and 473.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.66, 1,635.16 and 473.37 is: 710.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.66 : 1,635.16 = 473.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.66/1,635.16 = 473.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.66x = 1,635.16 × 473.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.66x = 774,035.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,035.69/1,089.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.35

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