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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.99, 1,661.30 and 474.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.99, 1,661.30 and 474.03 is: 710.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.99 : 1,661.30 = 474.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.99/1,661.30 = 474.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.99x = 1,661.30 × 474.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.99x = 787,503.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,503.67/1,107.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.75

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