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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.42, 2,217.24 and 859.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.42, 2,217.24 and 859.28 is: 1,291.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.42 : 2,217.24 = 859.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.42/2,217.24 = 859.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.42x = 2,217.24 × 859.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.42x = 1,905,218.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905,218.90/1,475.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.31

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