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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.94, 2,032.65 and 913.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.94, 2,032.65 and 913.23 is: 1,260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.94 : 2,032.65 = 913.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.94/2,032.65 = 913.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.94x = 2,032.65 × 913.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.94x = 1,856,276.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,276.96/1,472.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.25

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