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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.44, 2,210.64 and 704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.44, 2,210.64 and 704 is: 1,056.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.44 : 2,210.64 = 704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.44/2,210.64 = 704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.44x = 2,210.64 × 704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.44x = 1,556,290.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,290.56/1,473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.23

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