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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.71, 2,210.27 and 694.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.71, 2,210.27 and 694.08 is: 1,040.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.71 : 2,210.27 = 694.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.71/2,210.27 = 694.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.71x = 2,210.27 × 694.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.71x = 1,534,104.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,104.20/1,474.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.28

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