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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.67, 2,032.36 and 875.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.67, 2,032.36 and 875.21 is: 1,207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.67 : 2,032.36 = 875.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.67/2,032.36 = 875.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.67x = 2,032.36 × 875.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.67x = 1,778,729.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,729.45/1,472.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.83

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