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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.55, 2,034.34 and 1,208.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.55, 2,034.34 and 1,208.99 is: 1,666.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.55 : 2,034.34 = 1,208.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.55/2,034.34 = 1,208.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.55x = 2,034.34 × 1,208.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.55x = 2,459,498.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,498.78/1,475.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.84

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