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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.74, 2,208.92 and 741.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.74, 2,208.92 and 741.74 is: 1,113.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.74 : 2,208.92 = 741.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.74/2,208.92 = 741.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.74x = 2,208.92 × 741.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.74x = 1,638,444.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,444.32/1,471.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.27

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