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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.03, 2,036.94 and 812.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.03, 2,036.94 and 812.87 is: 1,121.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.03 : 2,036.94 = 812.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.03/2,036.94 = 812.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.03x = 2,036.94 × 812.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.03x = 1,655,761.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,761.82/1,476.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.76

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