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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.74, 1,636.26 and 474.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.74, 1,636.26 and 474.48 is: 711.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.74 : 1,636.26 = 474.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.74/1,636.26 = 474.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.74x = 1,636.26 × 474.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.74x = 776,372.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,372.64/1,090.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.79

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