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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.68, 2,034.99 and 811.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.68, 2,034.99 and 811.43 is: 1,119.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.68 : 2,034.99 = 811.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.68/2,034.99 = 811.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.68x = 2,034.99 × 811.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.68x = 1,651,249.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,249.39/1,474.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.73

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