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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.18, 2,205.94 and 605.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.18, 2,205.94 and 605.28 is: 907.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.18 : 2,205.94 = 605.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.18/2,205.94 = 605.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.18x = 2,205.94 × 605.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.18x = 1,335,211.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,211.36/1,471.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.58

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