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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.65, 2,202.49 and 854.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.65, 2,202.49 and 854.76 is: 1,278.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.65 : 2,202.49 = 854.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.65/2,202.49 = 854.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.65x = 2,202.49 × 854.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.65x = 1,882,600.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,600.35/1,472.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.38

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