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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.92, 1,635.16 and 473.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.92, 1,635.16 and 473.74 is: 710.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.92 : 1,635.16 = 473.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.92/1,635.16 = 473.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.92x = 1,635.16 × 473.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.92x = 774,635.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,635.43/1,089.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.73

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