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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.69, 2,209.61 and 1,155.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.69, 2,209.61 and 1,155.89 is: 1,730.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.69 : 2,209.61 = 1,155.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.69/2,209.61 = 1,155.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.69x = 2,209.61 × 1,155.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.69x = 2,554,049.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,049.28/1,475.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.76

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