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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.80, 2,206.62 and 1,011.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.80, 2,206.62 and 1,011.08 is: 1,513.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.80 : 2,206.62 = 1,011.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.80/2,206.62 = 1,011.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.80x = 2,206.62 × 1,011.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.80x = 2,231,069.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,069.35/1,473.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.82

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