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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.86, 2,212.06 and 550.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.86, 2,212.06 and 550.28 is: 825.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.86 : 2,212.06 = 550.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.86/2,212.06 = 550.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.86x = 2,212.06 × 550.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.86x = 1,217,254.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,254.45/1,474.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.34

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