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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.34, 2,036.10 and 812.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.34, 2,036.10 and 812.29 is: 1,121.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.34 : 2,036.10 = 812.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.34/2,036.10 = 812.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.34x = 2,036.10 × 812.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.34x = 1,653,903.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,903.67/1,475.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.03

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