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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.47, 2,032.01 and 809.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.47, 2,032.01 and 809.33 is: 1,116.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.47 : 2,032.01 = 809.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.47/2,032.01 = 809.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.47x = 2,032.01 × 809.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.47x = 1,644,557.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,557.53/1,472.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.87

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