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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.74, 2,214.15 and 735.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.74, 2,214.15 and 735.67 is: 1,103.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.74 : 2,214.15 = 735.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.74/2,214.15 = 735.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.74x = 2,214.15 × 735.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.74x = 1,628,883.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,883.73/1,475.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.77

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