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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.59, 2,034.95 and 811.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.59, 2,034.95 and 811.45 is: 1,119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.59 : 2,034.95 = 811.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.59/2,034.95 = 811.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.59x = 2,034.95 × 811.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.59x = 1,651,260.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,260.18/1,474.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.81

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