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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.01, 2,036.73 and 916.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.01, 2,036.73 and 916.57 is: 1,264.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.01 : 2,036.73 = 916.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.01/2,036.73 = 916.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.01x = 2,036.73 × 916.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.01x = 1,866,805.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,805.62/1,476.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.76

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