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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.84, 2,034.38 and 1,102.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.84, 2,034.38 and 1,102.26 is: 1,519.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.84 : 2,034.38 = 1,102.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.84/2,034.38 = 1,102.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.84x = 2,034.38 × 1,102.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.84x = 2,242,415.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,415.70/1,475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.42

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