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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.02, 2,033.49 and 943.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.02, 2,033.49 and 943.08 is: 1,301.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.02 : 2,033.49 = 943.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.02/2,033.49 = 943.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.02x = 2,033.49 × 943.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.02x = 1,917,743.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,743.75/1,474.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.03

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