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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.58, 2,035.83 and 915.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.58, 2,035.83 and 915.90 is: 1,263.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.58 : 2,035.83 = 915.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.58/2,035.83 = 915.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.58x = 2,035.83 × 915.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.58x = 1,864,616.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,616.70/1,475.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.65

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