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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.55, 1,639.41 and 476.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.55, 1,639.41 and 476.79 is: 714.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.55 : 1,639.41 = 476.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.55/1,639.41 = 476.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.55x = 1,639.41 × 476.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.55x = 781,646.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,646.36/1,093.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.78

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