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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.49, 2,209.33 and 1,181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.49, 2,209.33 and 1,181.62 is: 1,769.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.49 : 2,209.33 = 1,181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.49/2,209.33 = 1,181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.49x = 2,209.33 × 1,181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.49x = 2,610,588.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610,588.51/1,475.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.30

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