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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.52, 2,033.55 and 884.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.52, 2,033.55 and 884.02 is: 1,220.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.52 : 2,033.55 = 884.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.52/2,033.55 = 884.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.52x = 2,033.55 × 884.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.52x = 1,797,698.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,698.87/1,473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.00

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