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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.52, 2,036.75 and 1,215.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.52, 2,036.75 and 1,215.08 is: 1,674.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.52 : 2,036.75 = 1,215.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.52/2,036.75 = 1,215.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.52x = 2,036.75 × 1,215.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.52x = 2,474,797.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,797.93/1,477.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.97

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