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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.93, 2,033.91 and 810.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.93, 2,033.91 and 810.72 is: 1,118.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.93 : 2,033.91 = 810.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.93/2,033.91 = 810.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.93x = 2,033.91 × 810.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.93x = 1,648,931.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,931.52/1,473.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.73

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