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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.73, 2,036.48 and 812.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.73, 2,036.48 and 812.59 is: 1,121.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.73 : 2,036.48 = 812.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.73/2,036.48 = 812.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.73x = 2,036.48 × 812.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.73x = 1,654,824.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,824.31/1,475.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.36

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