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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.70, 2,212.39 and 550.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.70, 2,212.39 and 550.26 is: 825.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.70 : 2,212.39 = 550.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.70/2,212.39 = 550.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.70x = 2,212.39 × 550.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.70x = 1,217,389.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,389.72/1,474.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.52

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