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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.59, 2,032.22 and 809.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.59, 2,032.22 and 809.49 is: 1,117.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.59 : 2,032.22 = 809.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.59/2,032.22 = 809.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.59x = 2,032.22 × 809.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.59x = 1,645,061.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,061.77/1,472.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.12

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