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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.39, 2,213.40 and 502.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.39, 2,213.40 and 502.13 is: 753.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.39 : 2,213.40 = 502.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.39/2,213.40 = 502.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.39x = 2,213.40 × 502.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.39x = 1,111,414.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,414.54/1,475.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.30

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