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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.09, 2,032.89 and 810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.09, 2,032.89 and 810 is: 1,117.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.09 : 2,032.89 = 810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.09/2,032.89 = 810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.09x = 2,032.89 × 810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.09x = 1,646,640.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,640.90/1,473.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.81

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