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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.88, 2,034.72 and 1,120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.88, 2,034.72 and 1,120.16 is: 1,545.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.88 : 2,034.72 = 1,120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.88/2,034.72 = 1,120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.88x = 2,034.72 × 1,120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.88x = 2,279,211.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,211.96/1,474.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.35

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