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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.61, 2,208.20 and 925.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.61, 2,208.20 and 925.02 is: 1,385.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.61 : 2,208.20 = 925.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.61/2,208.20 = 925.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.61x = 2,208.20 × 925.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.61x = 2,042,624.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,624.54/1,474.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.20

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