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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.23, 2,037.22 and 813.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.23, 2,037.22 and 813.08 is: 1,122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.23 : 2,037.22 = 813.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.23/2,037.22 = 813.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.23x = 2,037.22 × 813.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.23x = 1,656,412.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,412.65/1,476.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.06

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