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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.91, 2,209.52 and 826.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.91, 2,209.52 and 826.10 is: 1,237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.91 : 2,209.52 = 826.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.91/2,209.52 = 826.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.91x = 2,209.52 × 826.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.91x = 1,825,269.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,269.29/1,474.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.55

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