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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.44, 2,036.10 and 915.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.44, 2,036.10 and 915.73 is: 1,263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.44 : 2,036.10 = 915.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.44/2,036.10 = 915.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.44x = 2,036.10 × 915.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.44x = 1,864,517.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,517.85/1,475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.70

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