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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.41, 2,031.88 and 809.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.41, 2,031.88 and 809.20 is: 1,116.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.41 : 2,031.88 = 809.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.41/2,031.88 = 809.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.41x = 2,031.88 × 809.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.41x = 1,644,197.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,197.30/1,472.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.67

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