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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.50, 2,033.57 and 844.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.50, 2,033.57 and 844.07 is: 1,164.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.50 : 2,033.57 = 844.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.50/2,033.57 = 844.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.50x = 2,033.57 × 844.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.50x = 1,716,475.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,475.43/1,473.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.90

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