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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.22, 1,635.60 and 473.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.22, 1,635.60 and 473.78 is: 710.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.22 : 1,635.60 = 473.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.22/1,635.60 = 473.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.22x = 1,635.60 × 473.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.22x = 774,914.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,914.57/1,090.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.79

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