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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.95, 1,635.71 and 474.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.95, 1,635.71 and 474.63 is: 711.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.95 : 1,635.71 = 474.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.95/1,635.71 = 474.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.95x = 1,635.71 × 474.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.95x = 776,354.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,354.66/1,090.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.63

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