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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.13, 2,214.02 and 704.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.13, 2,214.02 and 704.17 is: 1,058.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.13 : 2,214.02 = 704.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.13/2,214.02 = 704.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.13x = 2,214.02 × 704.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.13x = 1,559,046.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,046.46/1,473.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.32

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