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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.50, 2,037.06 and 1,311.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.50, 2,037.06 and 1,311.46 is: 1,810.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.50 : 2,037.06 = 1,311.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.50/2,037.06 = 1,311.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.50x = 2,037.06 × 1,311.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.50x = 2,671,522.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,522.71/1,475.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.59

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