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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.52, 2,034.20 and 1,080.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.52, 2,034.20 and 1,080.86 is: 1,491.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.52 : 2,034.20 = 1,080.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.52/2,034.20 = 1,080.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.52x = 2,034.20 × 1,080.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.52x = 2,198,677.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,677.94/1,474.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.12

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