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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.75, 2,208.64 and 606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.75, 2,208.64 and 606.06 is: 909.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.75 : 2,208.64 = 606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.75/2,208.64 = 606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.75x = 2,208.64 × 606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.75x = 1,338,572.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,572.36/1,471.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.51

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