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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.51, 2,033.60 and 884.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.51, 2,033.60 and 884.10 is: 1,220.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.51 : 2,033.60 = 884.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.51/2,033.60 = 884.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.51x = 2,033.60 × 884.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.51x = 1,797,905.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,905.76/1,473.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.15

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