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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.52, 2,208.59 and 693.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.52, 2,208.59 and 693.35 is: 1,038.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.52 : 2,208.59 = 693.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.52/2,208.59 = 693.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.52x = 2,208.59 × 693.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.52x = 1,531,332.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,332.26/1,474.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.53

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