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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.74, 2,037.89 and 813.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.74, 2,037.89 and 813.57 is: 1,122.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.74 : 2,037.89 = 813.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.74/2,037.89 = 813.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.74x = 2,037.89 × 813.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.74x = 1,657,972.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,972.02/1,476.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.72

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