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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.35, 2,033.33 and 975.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.35, 2,033.33 and 975.14 is: 1,345.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.35 : 2,033.33 = 975.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.35/2,033.33 = 975.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.35x = 2,033.33 × 975.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.35x = 1,982,781.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,781.42/1,473.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.76

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