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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.28, 2,030.61 and 913.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.28, 2,030.61 and 913.03 is: 1,259.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.28 : 2,030.61 = 913.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.28/2,030.61 = 913.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.28x = 2,030.61 × 913.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.28x = 1,854,007.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,007.85/1,472.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.28

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