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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.05, 2,032.97 and 843.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.05, 2,032.97 and 843.65 is: 1,164.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.05 : 2,032.97 = 843.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.05/2,032.97 = 843.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.05x = 2,032.97 × 843.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.05x = 1,715,108.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,108.38/1,473.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.32

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