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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.33, 1,636.63 and 474.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.33, 1,636.63 and 474.65 is: 711.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.33 : 1,636.63 = 474.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.33/1,636.63 = 474.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.33x = 1,636.63 × 474.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.33x = 776,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,826.43/1,091.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.82

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