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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.44, 2,033.37 and 810.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.44, 2,033.37 and 810.30 is: 1,118.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.44 : 2,033.37 = 810.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.44/2,033.37 = 810.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.44x = 2,033.37 × 810.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.44x = 1,647,639.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,639.71/1,473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.23

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