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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.49, 2,034.78 and 1,032.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.49, 2,034.78 and 1,032.23 is: 1,424.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.49 : 2,034.78 = 1,032.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.49/2,034.78 = 1,032.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.49x = 2,034.78 × 1,032.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.49x = 2,100,360.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,360.96/1,474.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.47

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