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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.44, 1,634.52 and 474.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.44, 1,634.52 and 474.42 is: 711.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.44 : 1,634.52 = 474.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.44/1,634.52 = 474.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.44x = 1,634.52 × 474.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.44x = 775,448.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,448.98/1,090.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.13

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