Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.84, 2,036 and 854.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,475.84, 2,036 and 854.48 is: 1,178.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,475.84 : 2,036 = 854.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,475.84/2,036 = 854.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,475.84x = 2,036 × 854.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,475.84x = 1,739,721.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,739,721.28/1,475.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,178.80
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