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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.58, 2,036.34 and 812.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.58, 2,036.34 and 812.52 is: 1,121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.58 : 2,036.34 = 812.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.58/2,036.34 = 812.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.58x = 2,036.34 × 812.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.58x = 1,654,566.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,566.98/1,475.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.30

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