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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.66, 2,033.01 and 913.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.66, 2,033.01 and 913.73 is: 1,260.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.66 : 2,033.01 = 913.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.66/2,033.01 = 913.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.66x = 2,033.01 × 913.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.66x = 1,857,612.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,612.06/1,473.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.54

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