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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.91, 2,033.89 and 810.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.91, 2,033.89 and 810.75 is: 1,118.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.91 : 2,033.89 = 810.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.91/2,033.89 = 810.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.91x = 2,033.89 × 810.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.91x = 1,648,976.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,976.32/1,473.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.78

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