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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.35, 2,022.79 and 1,449.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.35, 2,022.79 and 1,449.03 is: 1,986.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.35 : 2,022.79 = 1,449.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.35/2,022.79 = 1,449.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.35x = 2,022.79 × 1,449.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.35x = 2,931,066.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,066.03/1,475.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.69

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