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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.78, 2,033.83 and 810.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.78, 2,033.83 and 810.62 is: 1,118.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.78 : 2,033.83 = 810.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.78/2,033.83 = 810.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.78x = 2,033.83 × 810.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.78x = 1,648,661.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,661.75/1,473.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.66

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