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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474, 2,211.96 and 897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474, 2,211.96 and 897.20 is: 1,346.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474 : 2,211.96 = 897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474/2,211.96 = 897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474x = 2,211.96 × 897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474x = 1,984,570.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,570.51/1,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.38

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