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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.06, 2,201.60 and 1,268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.06, 2,201.60 and 1,268.22 is: 1,891.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.06 : 2,201.60 = 1,268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.06/2,201.60 = 1,268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.06x = 2,201.60 × 1,268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.06x = 2,792,106.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,106.81/1,476.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.59

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