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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.91, 2,207.87 and 498.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.91, 2,207.87 and 498.02 is: 747.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.91 : 2,207.87 = 498.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.91/2,207.87 = 498.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.91x = 2,207.87 × 498.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.91x = 1,099,549.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,549.89/1,471.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.03

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