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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.99, 2,036.99 and 812.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.99, 2,036.99 and 812.98 is: 1,121.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.99 : 2,036.99 = 812.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.99/2,036.99 = 812.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.99x = 2,036.99 × 812.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.99x = 1,656,032.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,032.13/1,475.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.98

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