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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.85, 2,213.78 and 1,151.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.85, 2,213.78 and 1,151.49 is: 1,727.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.85 : 2,213.78 = 1,151.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.85/2,213.78 = 1,151.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.85x = 2,213.78 × 1,151.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.85x = 2,549,139.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,139.77/1,475.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.24

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