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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.22, 2,073.33 and 973.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.22, 2,073.33 and 973.19 is: 1,459.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.22 : 2,073.33 = 973.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.22/2,073.33 = 973.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.22x = 2,073.33 × 973.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.22x = 2,017,733.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017,733.66/1,382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.78

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