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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.78, 2,207.28 and 431.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.78, 2,207.28 and 431.86 is: 647.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.78 : 2,207.28 = 431.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.78/2,207.28 = 431.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.78x = 2,207.28 × 431.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.78x = 953,235.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,235.94/1,471.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.68

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