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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.55, 2,212.62 and 859.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.55, 2,212.62 and 859.43 is: 1,288.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.55 : 2,212.62 = 859.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.55/2,212.62 = 859.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.55x = 2,212.62 × 859.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.55x = 1,901,592.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,592.01/1,475.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.73

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