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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.36, 2,209.44 and 704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.36, 2,209.44 and 704 is: 1,054.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.36 : 2,209.44 = 704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.36/2,209.44 = 704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.36x = 2,209.44 × 704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.36x = 1,555,445.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,445.76/1,475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.28

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