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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.51, 2,039.03 and 814.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.51, 2,039.03 and 814.35 is: 1,123.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.51 : 2,039.03 = 814.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.51/2,039.03 = 814.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.51x = 2,039.03 × 814.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.51x = 1,660,484.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,484.08/1,477.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.84

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