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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.73, 2,214.81 and 1,304.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.73, 2,214.81 and 1,304.01 is: 1,957.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.73 : 2,214.81 = 1,304.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.73/2,214.81 = 1,304.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.73x = 2,214.81 × 1,304.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.73x = 2,888,134.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,134.39/1,475.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.09

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