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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.03, 2,206.35 and 741.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.03, 2,206.35 and 741.33 is: 1,110.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.03 : 2,206.35 = 741.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.03/2,206.35 = 741.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.03x = 2,206.35 × 741.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.03x = 1,635,633.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,633.45/1,473.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.39

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