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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.94, 2,033.92 and 810.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.94, 2,033.92 and 810.76 is: 1,118.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.94 : 2,033.92 = 810.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.94/2,033.92 = 810.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.94x = 2,033.92 × 810.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.94x = 1,649,020.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,020.98/1,473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.78

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