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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.53, 2,036.27 and 812.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.53, 2,036.27 and 812.39 is: 1,121.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.53 : 2,036.27 = 812.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.53/2,036.27 = 812.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.53x = 2,036.27 × 812.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.53x = 1,654,244.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,244.12/1,475.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.12

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