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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.46, 2,212.07 and 955.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.46, 2,212.07 and 955.98 is: 1,433.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.46 : 2,212.07 = 955.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.46/2,212.07 = 955.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.46x = 2,212.07 × 955.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.46x = 2,114,689.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,689.90/1,475.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.24

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