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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.04, 2,034.30 and 1,054.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.04, 2,034.30 and 1,054.62 is: 1,454.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.04 : 2,034.30 = 1,054.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.04/2,034.30 = 1,054.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.04x = 2,034.30 × 1,054.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.04x = 2,145,413.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,413.47/1,475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.48

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