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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.47, 2,209.95 and 595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.47, 2,209.95 and 595.76 is: 893.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.47 : 2,209.95 = 595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.47/2,209.95 = 595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.47x = 2,209.95 × 595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.47x = 1,316,588.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,588.76/1,473.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.53

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