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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.76, 2,033.76 and 1,265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.76, 2,033.76 and 1,265.36 is: 1,742.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.76 : 2,033.76 = 1,265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.76/2,033.76 = 1,265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.76x = 2,033.76 × 1,265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.76x = 2,573,438.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,438.55/1,476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.62

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