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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.73, 1,637.65 and 475.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.73, 1,637.65 and 475.47 is: 713.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.73 : 1,637.65 = 475.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.73/1,637.65 = 475.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.73x = 1,637.65 × 475.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.73x = 778,653.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,653.45/1,091.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.23

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