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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.23, 2,034.44 and 811.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.23, 2,034.44 and 811.09 is: 1,119.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.23 : 2,034.44 = 811.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.23/2,034.44 = 811.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.23x = 2,034.44 × 811.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.23x = 1,650,113.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,113.94/1,474.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.31

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