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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.08, 2,032.35 and 913.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.08, 2,032.35 and 913.35 is: 1,260.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.08 : 2,032.35 = 913.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.08/2,032.35 = 913.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.08x = 2,032.35 × 913.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.08x = 1,856,242.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,242.31/1,473.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.11

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