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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.85, 2,036.88 and 916.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.85, 2,036.88 and 916.64 is: 1,265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.85 : 2,036.88 = 916.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.85/2,036.88 = 916.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.85x = 2,036.88 × 916.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.85x = 1,867,085.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,085.68/1,474.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.95

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