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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.97, 2,208.27 and 498.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.97, 2,208.27 and 498.05 is: 747.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.97 : 2,208.27 = 498.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.97/2,208.27 = 498.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.97x = 2,208.27 × 498.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.97x = 1,099,815.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,815.34/1,471.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.17

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