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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.74, 1,634.72 and 473.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.74, 1,634.72 and 473.27 is: 709.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.74 : 1,634.72 = 473.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.74/1,634.72 = 473.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.74x = 1,634.72 × 473.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.74x = 773,653.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,653.39/1,089.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.95

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