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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.12, 2,204.86 and 604.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.12, 2,204.86 and 604.52 is: 906.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.12 : 2,204.86 = 604.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.12/2,204.86 = 604.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.12x = 2,204.86 × 604.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.12x = 1,332,881.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,881.97/1,470.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.65

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