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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.39, 2,207.63 and 605.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.39, 2,207.63 and 605.77 is: 908.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.39 : 2,207.63 = 605.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.39/2,207.63 = 605.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.39x = 2,207.63 × 605.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.39x = 1,337,313.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,313.00/1,471.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.88

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