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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.34, 2,212.87 and 744.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.34, 2,212.87 and 744.42 is: 1,117.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.34 : 2,212.87 = 744.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.34/2,212.87 = 744.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.34x = 2,212.87 × 744.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.34x = 1,647,312.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,312.52/1,474.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.33

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