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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.78, 2,034.43 and 1,195.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.78, 2,034.43 and 1,195.33 is: 1,648.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.78 : 2,034.43 = 1,195.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.78/2,034.43 = 1,195.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.78x = 2,034.43 × 1,195.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.78x = 2,431,807.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,807.14/1,474.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.93

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