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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.10, 2,032.96 and 974.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.10, 2,032.96 and 974.86 is: 1,345.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.10 : 2,032.96 = 974.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.10/2,032.96 = 974.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.10x = 2,032.96 × 974.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.10x = 1,981,851.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,851.39/1,473.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.36

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