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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.55, 2,032.17 and 809.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.55, 2,032.17 and 809.46 is: 1,117.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.55 : 2,032.17 = 809.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.55/2,032.17 = 809.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.55x = 2,032.17 × 809.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.55x = 1,644,960.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,960.33/1,472.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.08

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