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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.40, 2,034.44 and 844.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.40, 2,034.44 and 844.70 is: 1,165.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.40 : 2,034.44 = 844.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.40/2,034.44 = 844.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.40x = 2,034.44 × 844.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.40x = 1,718,491.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,491.47/1,474.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.55

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