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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.45, 1,636.83 and 474.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.45, 1,636.83 and 474.99 is: 712.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.45 : 1,636.83 = 474.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.45/1,636.83 = 474.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.45x = 1,636.83 × 474.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.45x = 777,477.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,477.68/1,091.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.33

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