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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.91, 2,032.95 and 1,251.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.91, 2,032.95 and 1,251.33 is: 1,725.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.91 : 2,032.95 = 1,251.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.91/2,032.95 = 1,251.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.91x = 2,032.95 × 1,251.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.91x = 2,543,881.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,881.16/1,473.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.94

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