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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.98, 2,036.70 and 1,126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.98, 2,036.70 and 1,126.06 is: 1,553.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.98 : 2,036.70 = 1,126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.98/2,036.70 = 1,126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.98x = 2,036.70 × 1,126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.98x = 2,293,446.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,446.40/1,475.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.85

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