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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.80, 2,209.74 and 824.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.80, 2,209.74 and 824.68 is: 1,234.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.80 : 2,209.74 = 824.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.80/2,209.74 = 824.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.80x = 2,209.74 × 824.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.80x = 1,822,328.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,328.38/1,475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.81

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