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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.89, 2,033.93 and 810.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.89, 2,033.93 and 810.74 is: 1,118.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.89 : 2,033.93 = 810.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.89/2,033.93 = 810.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.89x = 2,033.93 × 810.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.89x = 1,648,980.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,980.27/1,473.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.80

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