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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.53, 2,208.33 and 1,125.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.53, 2,208.33 and 1,125.59 is: 1,686.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.53 : 2,208.33 = 1,125.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.53/2,208.33 = 1,125.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.53x = 2,208.33 × 1,125.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.53x = 2,485,663.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,663.12/1,473.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.88

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