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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.12, 2,032.97 and 810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.12, 2,032.97 and 810 is: 1,117.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.12 : 2,032.97 = 810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.12/2,032.97 = 810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.12x = 2,032.97 × 810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.12x = 1,646,701.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,701.65/1,473.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.83

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