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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.88, 2,033.45 and 1,208.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.88, 2,033.45 and 1,208.34 is: 1,665.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.88 : 2,033.45 = 1,208.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.88/2,033.45 = 1,208.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.88x = 2,033.45 × 1,208.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.88x = 2,457,092.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,092.93/1,474.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.96

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