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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.72, 1,640.46 and 477.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.72, 1,640.46 and 477.10 is: 715.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.72 : 1,640.46 = 477.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.72/1,640.46 = 477.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.72x = 1,640.46 × 477.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.72x = 782,663.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,663.47/1,093.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.60

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