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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.76, 2,214.60 and 746.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.76, 2,214.60 and 746.16 is: 1,119.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.76 : 2,214.60 = 746.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.76/2,214.60 = 746.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.76x = 2,214.60 × 746.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.76x = 1,652,445.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,445.94/1,475.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.73

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