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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.08, 1,636.74 and 474.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.08, 1,636.74 and 474.96 is: 712.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.08 : 1,636.74 = 474.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.08/1,636.74 = 474.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.08x = 1,636.74 × 474.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.08x = 777,386.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,386.03/1,091.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.49

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