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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.84, 1,636.44 and 474.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.84, 1,636.44 and 474.44 is: 711.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.84 : 1,636.44 = 474.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.84/1,636.44 = 474.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.84x = 1,636.44 × 474.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.84x = 776,392.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,392.59/1,090.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.74

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