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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.45, 2,206.58 and 604.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.45, 2,206.58 and 604.77 is: 907.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.45 : 2,206.58 = 604.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.45/2,206.58 = 604.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.45x = 2,206.58 × 604.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.45x = 1,334,473.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,473.39/1,470.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.53

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