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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.70, 2,033.19 and 1,208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.70, 2,033.19 and 1,208.16 is: 1,665.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.70 : 2,033.19 = 1,208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.70/2,033.19 = 1,208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.70x = 2,033.19 × 1,208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.70x = 2,456,418.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456,418.83/1,474.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.71

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