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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.83, 2,033.81 and 810.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.83, 2,033.81 and 810.58 is: 1,118.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.83 : 2,033.81 = 810.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.83/2,033.81 = 810.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.83x = 2,033.81 × 810.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.83x = 1,648,559.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,559.61/1,473.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.55

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