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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.90, 2,035.19 and 1,102.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.90, 2,035.19 and 1,102.29 is: 1,520.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.90 : 2,035.19 = 1,102.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.90/2,035.19 = 1,102.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.90x = 2,035.19 × 1,102.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.90x = 2,243,364.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,364.71/1,475.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.00

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