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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.19, 2,033.19 and 950.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.19, 2,033.19 and 950.74 is: 1,312.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.19 : 2,033.19 = 950.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.19/2,033.19 = 950.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.19x = 2,033.19 × 950.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.19x = 1,933,024.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933,024.89/1,473.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.14

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