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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.41, 2,214.40 and 782.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.41, 2,214.40 and 782.59 is: 1,174.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.41 : 2,214.40 = 782.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.41/2,214.40 = 782.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.41x = 2,214.40 × 782.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.41x = 1,732,967.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,967.30/1,475.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.57

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