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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.55, 2,030.73 and 808.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.55, 2,030.73 and 808.37 is: 1,115.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.55 : 2,030.73 = 808.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.55/2,030.73 = 808.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.55x = 2,030.73 × 808.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.55x = 1,641,581.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,581.21/1,471.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.55

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