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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.47, 2,036.61 and 1,161.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.47, 2,036.61 and 1,161.23 is: 1,601.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.47 : 2,036.61 = 1,161.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.47/2,036.61 = 1,161.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.47x = 2,036.61 × 1,161.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.47x = 2,364,962.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364,962.45/1,476.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.77

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