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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.81, 2,192.04 and 474.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.81, 2,192.04 and 474.31 is: 711.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.81 : 2,192.04 = 474.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.81/2,192.04 = 474.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.81x = 2,192.04 × 474.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.81x = 1,039,706.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,706.49/1,461.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.25

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