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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.74, 1,639.39 and 476.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.74, 1,639.39 and 476.56 is: 714.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.74 : 1,639.39 = 476.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.74/1,639.39 = 476.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.74x = 1,639.39 × 476.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.74x = 781,262.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,262.41/1,092.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.96

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