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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.74, 2,035.08 and 811.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.74, 2,035.08 and 811.53 is: 1,119.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.74 : 2,035.08 = 811.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.74/2,035.08 = 811.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.74x = 2,035.08 × 811.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.74x = 1,651,528.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,528.47/1,474.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.88

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