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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.54, 2,032.19 and 809.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.54, 2,032.19 and 809.39 is: 1,117.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.54 : 2,032.19 = 809.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.54/2,032.19 = 809.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.54x = 2,032.19 × 809.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.54x = 1,644,820.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,820.06/1,472.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.00

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