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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.74, 2,212.14 and 988.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.74, 2,212.14 and 988.74 is: 1,483.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.74 : 2,212.14 = 988.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.74/2,212.14 = 988.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.74x = 2,212.14 × 988.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.74x = 2,187,231.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,231.30/1,474.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.13

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