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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.67, 2,033.54 and 810.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.67, 2,033.54 and 810.56 is: 1,118.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.67 : 2,033.54 = 810.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.67/2,033.54 = 810.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.67x = 2,033.54 × 810.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.67x = 1,648,302.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,302.13/1,473.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.51

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