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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.92, 2,211.77 and 434.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.92, 2,211.77 and 434.55 is: 651.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.92 : 2,211.77 = 434.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.92/2,211.77 = 434.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.92x = 2,211.77 × 434.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.92x = 961,117.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,117.45/1,474.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.64

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