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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.35, 2,036.07 and 915.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.35, 2,036.07 and 915.91 is: 1,264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.35 : 2,036.07 = 915.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.35/2,036.07 = 915.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.35x = 2,036.07 × 915.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.35x = 1,864,851.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,851.78/1,475.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.01

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