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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.55, 2,035.72 and 1,209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.55, 2,035.72 and 1,209.99 is: 1,668.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.55 : 2,035.72 = 1,209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.55/2,035.72 = 1,209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.55x = 2,035.72 × 1,209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.55x = 2,463,200.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,200.84/1,476.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.21

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