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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.76, 2,033.78 and 810.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.76, 2,033.78 and 810.65 is: 1,118.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.76 : 2,033.78 = 810.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.76/2,033.78 = 810.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.76x = 2,033.78 × 810.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.76x = 1,648,690.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,690.87/1,473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.70

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