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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.75, 2,036.74 and 951.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.75, 2,036.74 and 951.68 is: 1,313.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.75 : 2,036.74 = 951.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.75/2,036.74 = 951.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.75x = 2,036.74 × 951.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.75x = 1,938,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,324.72/1,475.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.45

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