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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.91, 2,035.37 and 811.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.91, 2,035.37 and 811.76 is: 1,120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.91 : 2,035.37 = 811.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.91/2,035.37 = 811.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.91x = 2,035.37 × 811.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.91x = 1,652,242.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,242.63/1,474.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.23

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