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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.31, 1,641.48 and 477.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.31, 1,641.48 and 477.72 is: 716.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.31 : 1,641.48 = 477.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.31/1,641.48 = 477.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.31x = 1,641.48 × 477.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.31x = 784,167.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,167.83/1,094.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.59

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