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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.16, 2,208.96 and 606.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.16, 2,208.96 and 606.24 is: 909.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.16 : 2,208.96 = 606.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.16/2,208.96 = 606.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.16x = 2,208.96 × 606.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.16x = 1,339,159.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,159.91/1,472.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.66

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