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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.74, 1,696.44 and 474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.74, 1,696.44 and 474 is: 710.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.74 : 1,696.44 = 474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.74/1,696.44 = 474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.74x = 1,696.44 × 474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.74x = 804,112.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,112.56/1,131.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.51

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