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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.76, 2,204.70 and 604.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.76, 2,204.70 and 604.84 is: 906.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.76 : 2,204.70 = 604.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.76/2,204.70 = 604.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.76x = 2,204.70 × 604.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.76x = 1,333,490.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,490.75/1,470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.67

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