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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.41, 2,033.40 and 875.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.41, 2,033.40 and 875.74 is: 1,208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.41 : 2,033.40 = 875.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.41/2,033.40 = 875.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.41x = 2,033.40 × 875.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.41x = 1,780,726.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,726.90/1,473.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.58

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