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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.13, 2,209.73 and 651.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.13, 2,209.73 and 651.25 is: 976.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.13 : 2,209.73 = 651.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.13/2,209.73 = 651.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.13x = 2,209.73 × 651.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.13x = 1,439,077.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,077.88/1,473.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.89

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