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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.56, 2,033.48 and 810.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.56, 2,033.48 and 810.38 is: 1,118.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.56 : 2,033.48 = 810.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.56/2,033.48 = 810.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.56x = 2,033.48 × 810.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.56x = 1,647,891.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,891.52/1,473.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.31

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