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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.28, 1,635.87 and 474.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.28, 1,635.87 and 474.50 is: 711.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.28 : 1,635.87 = 474.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.28/1,635.87 = 474.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.28x = 1,635.87 × 474.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.28x = 776,220.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,220.32/1,090.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.95

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