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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.32, 2,205.48 and 604.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.32, 2,205.48 and 604.64 is: 906.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.32 : 2,205.48 = 604.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.32/2,205.48 = 604.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.32x = 2,205.48 × 604.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.32x = 1,333,521.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,521.43/1,470.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.96

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