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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.88, 2,036.65 and 812.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.88, 2,036.65 and 812.69 is: 1,121.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.88 : 2,036.65 = 812.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.88/2,036.65 = 812.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.88x = 2,036.65 × 812.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.88x = 1,655,165.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,165.09/1,475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.48

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