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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.48, 2,218.08 and 1,232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.48, 2,218.08 and 1,232.48 is: 1,852.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.48 : 2,218.08 = 1,232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.48/2,218.08 = 1,232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.48x = 2,218.08 × 1,232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.48x = 2,733,739.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,739.24/1,475.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.78

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