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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.75, 2,035.43 and 853.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.75, 2,035.43 and 853.75 is: 1,178.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.75 : 2,035.43 = 853.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.75/2,035.43 = 853.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.75x = 2,035.43 × 853.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.75x = 1,737,748.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,748.36/1,474.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.33

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