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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.61, 2,033.59 and 810.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.61, 2,033.59 and 810.46 is: 1,118.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.61 : 2,033.59 = 810.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.61/2,033.59 = 810.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.61x = 2,033.59 × 810.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.61x = 1,648,133.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,133.95/1,473.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.43

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