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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.13, 2,210.51 and 595.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.13, 2,210.51 and 595.94 is: 893.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.13 : 2,210.51 = 595.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.13/2,210.51 = 595.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.13x = 2,210.51 × 595.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.13x = 1,317,317.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,317.30/1,474.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.63

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