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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.09, 1,636.06 and 474.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.09, 1,636.06 and 474.29 is: 711.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.09 : 1,636.06 = 474.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.09/1,636.06 = 474.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.09x = 1,636.06 × 474.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.09x = 775,966.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,966.90/1,090.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.84

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