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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.03, 1,636.82 and 474.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.03, 1,636.82 and 474.59 is: 712.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.03 : 1,636.82 = 474.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.03/1,636.82 = 474.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.03x = 1,636.82 × 474.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.03x = 776,810.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,810.22/1,091.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.00

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