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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.32, 2,031.79 and 800.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.32, 2,031.79 and 800.11 is: 1,104.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.32 : 2,031.79 = 800.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.32/2,031.79 = 800.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.32x = 2,031.79 × 800.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.32x = 1,625,655.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,655.50/1,472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.15

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