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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.05, 2,209.61 and 683.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.05, 2,209.61 and 683.30 is: 1,023.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.05 : 2,209.61 = 683.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.05/2,209.61 = 683.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.05x = 2,209.61 × 683.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.05x = 1,509,812.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,812.05/1,475.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.57

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