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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.26, 2,207.04 and 417.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.26, 2,207.04 and 417.08 is: 625.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.26 : 2,207.04 = 417.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.26/2,207.04 = 417.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.26x = 2,207.04 × 417.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.26x = 920,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,512.24/1,471.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.66

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