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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.57, 2,031.53 and 1,286.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.57, 2,031.53 and 1,286.07 is: 1,774.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.57 : 2,031.53 = 1,286.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.57/2,031.53 = 1,286.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.57x = 2,031.53 × 1,286.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.57x = 2,612,682.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,682.97/1,472.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.23

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