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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.04, 2,031.44 and 808.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.04, 2,031.44 and 808.90 is: 1,116.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.04 : 2,031.44 = 808.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.04/2,031.44 = 808.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.04x = 2,031.44 × 808.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.04x = 1,643,222.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,222.69/1,472.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.29

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