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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.39, 2,035.52 and 1,209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.39, 2,035.52 and 1,209.84 is: 1,668.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.39 : 2,035.52 = 1,209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.39/2,035.52 = 1,209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.39x = 2,035.52 × 1,209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.39x = 2,462,647.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,647.47/1,476.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.02

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