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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.18, 2,033.03 and 913.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.18, 2,033.03 and 913.93 is: 1,261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.18 : 2,033.03 = 913.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.18/2,033.03 = 913.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.18x = 2,033.03 × 913.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.18x = 1,858,036.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,036.94/1,473.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.24

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