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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.11, 2,211.54 and 695.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.11, 2,211.54 and 695.62 is: 1,042.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.11 : 2,211.54 = 695.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.11/2,211.54 = 695.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.11x = 2,211.54 × 695.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.11x = 1,538,391.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,391.45/1,475.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.90

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