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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.07, 2,033.63 and 844.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.07, 2,033.63 and 844.26 is: 1,164.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.07 : 2,033.63 = 844.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.07/2,033.63 = 844.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.07x = 2,033.63 × 844.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.07x = 1,716,912.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,912.46/1,474.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.74

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