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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.76, 2,031.52 and 1,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.76, 2,031.52 and 1,007.20 is: 1,388.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.76 : 2,031.52 = 1,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.76/2,031.52 = 1,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.76x = 2,031.52 × 1,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.76x = 2,046,146.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,146.94/1,473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.39

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