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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.03, 2,033.25 and 1,101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.03, 2,033.25 and 1,101.44 is: 1,518.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.03 : 2,033.25 = 1,101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.03/2,033.25 = 1,101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.03x = 2,033.25 × 1,101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.03x = 2,239,502.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,502.88/1,475.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.28

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