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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.15, 2,035.64 and 812.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.15, 2,035.64 and 812.04 is: 1,120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.15 : 2,035.64 = 812.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.15/2,035.64 = 812.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.15x = 2,035.64 × 812.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.15x = 1,653,017.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,017.05/1,475.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.58

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