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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.62, 2,212.26 and 434.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.62, 2,212.26 and 434.64 is: 652.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.62 : 2,212.26 = 434.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.62/2,212.26 = 434.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.62x = 2,212.26 × 434.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.62x = 961,536.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,536.69/1,474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.06

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