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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.92, 2,214.61 and 551.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.92, 2,214.61 and 551.81 is: 827.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.92 : 2,214.61 = 551.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.92/2,214.61 = 551.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.92x = 2,214.61 × 551.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.92x = 1,222,048.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,048.10/1,475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.99

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