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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.54, 2,034.35 and 1,209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.54, 2,034.35 and 1,209 is: 1,666.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.54 : 2,034.35 = 1,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.54/2,034.35 = 1,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.54x = 2,034.35 × 1,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.54x = 2,459,523.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,523.11/1,475.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.87

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