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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.74, 1,642.78 and 478.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.74, 1,642.78 and 478.48 is: 718.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.74 : 1,642.78 = 478.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.74/1,642.78 = 478.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.74x = 1,642.78 × 478.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.74x = 786,041.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,041.57/1,094.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.02

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