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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.69, 2,038.23 and 1,104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.69, 2,038.23 and 1,104.32 is: 1,525.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.69 : 2,038.23 = 1,104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.69/2,038.23 = 1,104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.69x = 2,038.23 × 1,104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.69x = 2,250,847.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,847.96/1,475.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.29

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