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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.91, 2,040.90 and 815.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.91, 2,040.90 and 815.76 is: 1,125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.91 : 2,040.90 = 815.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.91/2,040.90 = 815.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.91x = 2,040.90 × 815.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.91x = 1,664,884.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,884.58/1,478.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.75

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