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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.81, 2,033.87 and 810.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.81, 2,033.87 and 810.69 is: 1,118.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.81 : 2,033.87 = 810.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.81/2,033.87 = 810.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.81x = 2,033.87 × 810.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.81x = 1,648,834.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,834.02/1,473.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.76

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