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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.91, 2,207.09 and 856.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.91, 2,207.09 and 856.91 is: 1,284.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.91 : 2,207.09 = 856.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.91/2,207.09 = 856.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.91x = 2,207.09 × 856.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.91x = 1,891,269.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,269.83/1,472.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.03

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