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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473, 2,032.11 and 968.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473, 2,032.11 and 968.69 is: 1,336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473 : 2,032.11 = 968.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473/2,032.11 = 968.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473x = 2,032.11 × 968.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473x = 1,968,474.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,474.48/1,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.37

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