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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.08, 2,034.27 and 811.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.08, 2,034.27 and 811.01 is: 1,119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.08 : 2,034.27 = 811.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.08/2,034.27 = 811.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.08x = 2,034.27 × 811.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.08x = 1,649,813.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,813.31/1,474.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.22

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