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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.82, 2,032.62 and 809.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.82, 2,032.62 and 809.80 is: 1,117.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.82 : 2,032.62 = 809.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.82/2,032.62 = 809.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.82x = 2,032.62 × 809.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.82x = 1,646,015.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,015.68/1,472.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.59

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