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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.63, 2,039.18 and 814.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.63, 2,039.18 and 814.53 is: 1,124.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.63 : 2,039.18 = 814.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.63/2,039.18 = 814.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.63x = 2,039.18 × 814.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.63x = 1,660,973.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,973.29/1,477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.08

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