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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.74, 2,173.33 and 474.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.74, 2,173.33 and 474.61 is: 711.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.74 : 2,173.33 = 474.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.74/2,173.33 = 474.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.74x = 2,173.33 × 474.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.74x = 1,031,483.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,483.39/1,448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.99

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