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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.75, 1,636.30 and 474.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.75, 1,636.30 and 474.73 is: 711.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.75 : 1,636.30 = 474.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.75/1,636.30 = 474.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.75x = 1,636.30 × 474.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.75x = 776,800.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,800.70/1,091.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.52

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