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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.56, 2,031.40 and 1,264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.56, 2,031.40 and 1,264.04 is: 1,741.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.56 : 2,031.40 = 1,264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.56/2,031.40 = 1,264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.56x = 2,031.40 × 1,264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.56x = 2,567,770.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,770.86/1,474.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.38

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