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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.19, 2,031.65 and 809.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.19, 2,031.65 and 809.03 is: 1,116.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.19 : 2,031.65 = 809.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.19/2,031.65 = 809.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.19x = 2,031.65 × 809.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.19x = 1,643,665.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,665.80/1,472.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.48

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