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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.63, 2,039.13 and 814.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.63, 2,039.13 and 814.49 is: 1,124.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.63 : 2,039.13 = 814.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.63/2,039.13 = 814.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.63x = 2,039.13 × 814.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.63x = 1,660,850.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,850.99/1,477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.00

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