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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.25, 1,639.79 and 476.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.25, 1,639.79 and 476.79 is: 715.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.25 : 1,639.79 = 476.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.25/1,639.79 = 476.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.25x = 1,639.79 × 476.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.25x = 781,835.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,835.47/1,093.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.15

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