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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.70, 2,212.77 and 825.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.70, 2,212.77 and 825.38 is: 1,235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.70 : 2,212.77 = 825.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.70/2,212.77 = 825.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.70x = 2,212.77 × 825.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.70x = 1,826,376.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,376.10/1,477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.96

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