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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.97, 2,030.43 and 1,099.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.97, 2,030.43 and 1,099.36 is: 1,515.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.97 : 2,030.43 = 1,099.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.97/2,030.43 = 1,099.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.97x = 2,030.43 × 1,099.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.97x = 2,232,173.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,173.52/1,472.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.42

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