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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.40, 2,033.26 and 844.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.40, 2,033.26 and 844.04 is: 1,164.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.40 : 2,033.26 = 844.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.40/2,033.26 = 844.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.40x = 2,033.26 × 844.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.40x = 1,716,152.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,152.77/1,473.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.76

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