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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.59, 2,033.42 and 810.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.59, 2,033.42 and 810.47 is: 1,118.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.59 : 2,033.42 = 810.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.59/2,033.42 = 810.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.59x = 2,033.42 × 810.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.59x = 1,648,011.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,011.69/1,473.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.37

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