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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.78, 1,637.18 and 475.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.78, 1,637.18 and 475.18 is: 712.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.78 : 1,637.18 = 475.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.78/1,637.18 = 475.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.78x = 1,637.18 × 475.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.78x = 777,955.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,955.19/1,091.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.56

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