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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.08, 2,035.94 and 854.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.08, 2,035.94 and 854.44 is: 1,179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.08 : 2,035.94 = 854.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.08/2,035.94 = 854.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.08x = 2,035.94 × 854.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.08x = 1,739,588.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,588.57/1,475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.32

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