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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.49, 2,035.33 and 922.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.49, 2,035.33 and 922.53 is: 1,272.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.49 : 2,035.33 = 922.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.49/2,035.33 = 922.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.49x = 2,035.33 × 922.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.49x = 1,877,652.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,652.98/1,475.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.56

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