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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.88, 2,209.86 and 823.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.88, 2,209.86 and 823.44 is: 1,235.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.88 : 2,209.86 = 823.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.88/2,209.86 = 823.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.88x = 2,209.86 × 823.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.88x = 1,819,687.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,687.12/1,472.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.46

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