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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.73, 2,212.41 and 487.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.73, 2,212.41 and 487.49 is: 731.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.73 : 2,212.41 = 487.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.73/2,212.41 = 487.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.73x = 2,212.41 × 487.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.73x = 1,078,537.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,537.18/1,474.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.34

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