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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.61, 2,211.81 and 695.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.61, 2,211.81 and 695.12 is: 1,041.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.61 : 2,211.81 = 695.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.61/2,211.81 = 695.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.61x = 2,211.81 × 695.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.61x = 1,537,473.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,473.37/1,475.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.92

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