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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.14, 2,031.51 and 808.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.14, 2,031.51 and 808.98 is: 1,116.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.14 : 2,031.51 = 808.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.14/2,031.51 = 808.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.14x = 2,031.51 × 808.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.14x = 1,643,440.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,440.80/1,472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.36

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