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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.91, 2,033.98 and 810.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.91, 2,033.98 and 810.81 is: 1,118.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.91 : 2,033.98 = 810.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.91/2,033.98 = 810.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.91x = 2,033.98 × 810.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.91x = 1,649,169.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,169.30/1,473.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.91

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