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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.17, 2,034.35 and 844.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.17, 2,034.35 and 844.70 is: 1,165.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.17 : 2,034.35 = 844.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.17/2,034.35 = 844.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.17x = 2,034.35 × 844.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.17x = 1,718,415.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,415.45/1,474.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.68

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