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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.35, 2,214.29 and 782.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.35, 2,214.29 and 782.50 is: 1,174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.35 : 2,214.29 = 782.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.35/2,214.29 = 782.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.35x = 2,214.29 × 782.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.35x = 1,732,681.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,681.93/1,475.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.42

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