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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.43, 2,036.25 and 886.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.43, 2,036.25 and 886.02 is: 1,222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.43 : 2,036.25 = 886.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.43/2,036.25 = 886.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.43x = 2,036.25 × 886.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.43x = 1,804,158.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,158.23/1,475.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.80

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