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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.06, 2,032.59 and 875.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.06, 2,032.59 and 875.58 is: 1,208.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.06 : 2,032.59 = 875.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.06/2,032.59 = 875.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.06x = 2,032.59 × 875.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.06x = 1,779,695.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,695.15/1,473.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.16

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