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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.68, 1,637.50 and 475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.68, 1,637.50 and 475.20 is: 712.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.68 : 1,637.50 = 475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.68/1,637.50 = 475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.68x = 1,637.50 × 475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.68x = 778,140
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,140/1,091.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.79

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