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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.54, 2,034.82 and 802.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.54, 2,034.82 and 802.33 is: 1,107.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.54 : 2,034.82 = 802.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.54/2,034.82 = 802.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.54x = 2,034.82 × 802.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.54x = 1,632,590.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,590.04/1,474.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.19

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