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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.21, 2,209.84 and 1,179.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.21, 2,209.84 and 1,179.35 is: 1,769.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.21 : 2,209.84 = 1,179.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.21/2,209.84 = 1,179.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.21x = 2,209.84 × 1,179.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.21x = 2,606,163.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,163.75/1,473.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.04

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