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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.97, 2,213.96 and 859.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.97, 2,213.96 and 859.77 is: 1,289.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.97 : 2,213.96 = 859.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.97/2,213.96 = 859.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.97x = 2,213.96 × 859.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.97x = 1,903,492.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,492.09/1,475.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.66

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