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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.51, 2,032.07 and 809.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.51, 2,032.07 and 809.35 is: 1,116.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.51 : 2,032.07 = 809.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.51/2,032.07 = 809.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.51x = 2,032.07 × 809.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.51x = 1,644,655.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,655.85/1,472.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.91

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