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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.99, 1,636.59 and 474.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.99, 1,636.59 and 474.52 is: 711.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.99 : 1,636.59 = 474.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.99/1,636.59 = 474.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.99x = 1,636.59 × 474.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.99x = 776,594.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,594.69/1,090.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.83

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