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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.50, 2,035.08 and 853.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.50, 2,035.08 and 853.50 is: 1,177.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.50 : 2,035.08 = 853.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.50/2,035.08 = 853.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.50x = 2,035.08 × 853.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.50x = 1,736,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,940.78/1,474.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.99

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