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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.53, 2,036.24 and 846.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.53, 2,036.24 and 846.07 is: 1,167.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.53 : 2,036.24 = 846.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.53/2,036.24 = 846.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.53x = 2,036.24 × 846.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.53x = 1,722,801.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,801.58/1,475.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.58

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