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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.28, 1,639.80 and 477.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.28, 1,639.80 and 477.42 is: 715.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.28 : 1,639.80 = 477.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.28/1,639.80 = 477.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.28x = 1,639.80 × 477.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.28x = 782,873.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,873.32/1,094.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.42

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