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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.31, 2,034.52 and 811.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.31, 2,034.52 and 811.15 is: 1,119.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.31 : 2,034.52 = 811.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.31/2,034.52 = 811.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.31x = 2,034.52 × 811.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.31x = 1,650,300.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,300.90/1,474.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.37

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