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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.11, 2,032.13 and 913.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.11, 2,032.13 and 913.40 is: 1,260.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.11 : 2,032.13 = 913.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.11/2,032.13 = 913.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.11x = 2,032.13 × 913.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.11x = 1,856,142.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,142.98/1,473.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.02

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