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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.40, 2,211.66 and 705.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.40, 2,211.66 and 705.48 is: 1,057.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.40 : 2,211.66 = 705.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.40/2,211.66 = 705.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.40x = 2,211.66 × 705.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.40x = 1,560,281.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,281.90/1,475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.53

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