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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.08, 2,208.24 and 606.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.08, 2,208.24 and 606.28 is: 909.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.08 : 2,208.24 = 606.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.08/2,208.24 = 606.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.08x = 2,208.24 × 606.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.08x = 1,338,811.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,811.75/1,472.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.47

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