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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475, 2,207.01 and 924.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475, 2,207.01 and 924.62 is: 1,383.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475 : 2,207.01 = 924.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475/2,207.01 = 924.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475x = 2,207.01 × 924.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475x = 2,040,645.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,645.59/1,475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.49

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