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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.68, 2,033.40 and 1,100.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.68, 2,033.40 and 1,100.96 is: 1,519.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.68 : 2,033.40 = 1,100.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.68/2,033.40 = 1,100.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.68x = 2,033.40 × 1,100.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.68x = 2,238,692.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,692.06/1,473.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.12

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