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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.04, 2,033.90 and 914.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.04, 2,033.90 and 914.60 is: 1,261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.04 : 2,033.90 = 914.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.04/2,033.90 = 914.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.04x = 2,033.90 × 914.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.04x = 1,860,204.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,204.94/1,474.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.98

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