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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.42, 2,033.37 and 810.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.42, 2,033.37 and 810.28 is: 1,118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.42 : 2,033.37 = 810.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.42/2,033.37 = 810.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.42x = 2,033.37 × 810.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.42x = 1,647,599.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,599.04/1,473.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.21

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