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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.98, 2,211.81 and 926.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.98, 2,211.81 and 926.59 is: 1,388.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.98 : 2,211.81 = 926.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.98/2,211.81 = 926.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.98x = 2,211.81 × 926.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.98x = 2,049,441.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,441.03/1,475.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.53

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