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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.96, 2,187.37 and 470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.96, 2,187.37 and 470.76 is: 706.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.96 : 2,187.37 = 470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.96/2,187.37 = 470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.96x = 2,187.37 × 470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.96x = 1,029,716.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,716.04/1,457.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.27

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