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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.65, 2,036.37 and 812.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.65, 2,036.37 and 812.51 is: 1,121.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.65 : 2,036.37 = 812.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.65/2,036.37 = 812.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.65x = 2,036.37 × 812.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.65x = 1,654,570.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,570.99/1,475.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.25

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