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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.49, 2,033.66 and 915.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.49, 2,033.66 and 915.29 is: 1,262.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.49 : 2,033.66 = 915.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.49/2,033.66 = 915.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.49x = 2,033.66 × 915.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.49x = 1,861,388.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,388.66/1,474.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.39

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