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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.15, 2,032.85 and 913.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.15, 2,032.85 and 913.61 is: 1,260.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.15 : 2,032.85 = 913.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.15/2,032.85 = 913.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.15x = 2,032.85 × 913.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.15x = 1,857,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,217.36/1,473.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.71

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