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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.94, 2,214.42 and 744.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.94, 2,214.42 and 744.90 is: 1,117.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.94 : 2,214.42 = 744.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.94/2,214.42 = 744.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.94x = 2,214.42 × 744.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.94x = 1,649,521.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,521.46/1,475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.61

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