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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.09, 2,036.86 and 812.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.09, 2,036.86 and 812.97 is: 1,121.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.09 : 2,036.86 = 812.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.09/2,036.86 = 812.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.09x = 2,036.86 × 812.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.09x = 1,655,906.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,906.07/1,476.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.82

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