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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.87, 2,039.42 and 814.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.87, 2,039.42 and 814.71 is: 1,124.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.87 : 2,039.42 = 814.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.87/2,039.42 = 814.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.87x = 2,039.42 × 814.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.87x = 1,661,545.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,545.55/1,477.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.29

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