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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.37, 2,036.04 and 812.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.37, 2,036.04 and 812.27 is: 1,120.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.37 : 2,036.04 = 812.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.37/2,036.04 = 812.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.37x = 2,036.04 × 812.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.37x = 1,653,804.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,804.03/1,475.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.94

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