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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.67, 2,036.38 and 812.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.67, 2,036.38 and 812.49 is: 1,121.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.67 : 2,036.38 = 812.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.67/2,036.38 = 812.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.67x = 2,036.38 × 812.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.67x = 1,654,538.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,538.39/1,475.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.21

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