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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.30, 2,210.28 and 1,062.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.30, 2,210.28 and 1,062.20 is: 1,591.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.30 : 2,210.28 = 1,062.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.30/2,210.28 = 1,062.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.30x = 2,210.28 × 1,062.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.30x = 2,347,759.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,759.42/1,475.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.38

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