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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.36, 1,639.49 and 476.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.36, 1,639.49 and 476.96 is: 714.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.36 : 1,639.49 = 476.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.36/1,639.49 = 476.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.36x = 1,639.49 × 476.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.36x = 781,960.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,960.57/1,094.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.54

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