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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.33, 2,031.80 and 809.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.33, 2,031.80 and 809.18 is: 1,116.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.33 : 2,031.80 = 809.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.33/2,031.80 = 809.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.33x = 2,031.80 × 809.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.33x = 1,644,091.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,091.92/1,472.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.66

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