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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.72, 2,033.76 and 810.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.72, 2,033.76 and 810.60 is: 1,118.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.72 : 2,033.76 = 810.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.72/2,033.76 = 810.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.72x = 2,033.76 × 810.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.72x = 1,648,565.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,565.86/1,473.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.64

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