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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.21, 1,640.97 and 477.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.21, 1,640.97 and 477.75 is: 716.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.21 : 1,640.97 = 477.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.21/1,640.97 = 477.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.21x = 1,640.97 × 477.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.21x = 783,973.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,973.42/1,094.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.48

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