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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.62, 2,032.21 and 809.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.62, 2,032.21 and 809.51 is: 1,117.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.62 : 2,032.21 = 809.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.62/2,032.21 = 809.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.62x = 2,032.21 × 809.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.62x = 1,645,085.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,085.19/1,472.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.12

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