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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.94, 2,032.61 and 809.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.94, 2,032.61 and 809.79 is: 1,117.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.94 : 2,032.61 = 809.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.94/2,032.61 = 809.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.94x = 2,032.61 × 809.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.94x = 1,645,973.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,973.04/1,472.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.48

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