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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.94, 1,636.50 and 475.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.94, 1,636.50 and 475.53 is: 712.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.94 : 1,636.50 = 475.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.94/1,636.50 = 475.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.94x = 1,636.50 × 475.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.94x = 778,204.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,204.85/1,091.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.68

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