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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.88, 2,034.82 and 1,209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.88, 2,034.82 and 1,209.34 is: 1,667.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.88 : 2,034.82 = 1,209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.88/2,034.82 = 1,209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.88x = 2,034.82 × 1,209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.88x = 2,460,789.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,789.22/1,475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.34

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