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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.67, 2,211.33 and 780.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.67, 2,211.33 and 780.90 is: 1,170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.67 : 2,211.33 = 780.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.67/2,211.33 = 780.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.67x = 2,211.33 × 780.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.67x = 1,726,827.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,827.60/1,475.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.20

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