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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.27, 2,031.75 and 809.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.27, 2,031.75 and 809.14 is: 1,116.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.27 : 2,031.75 = 809.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.27/2,031.75 = 809.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.27x = 2,031.75 × 809.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.27x = 1,643,969.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,969.18/1,472.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.62

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