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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.81, 2,210.90 and 549.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.81, 2,210.90 and 549.65 is: 823.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.81 : 2,210.90 = 549.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.81/2,210.90 = 549.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.81x = 2,210.90 × 549.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.81x = 1,215,223.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,223.96/1,474.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.99

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