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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.32, 2,208.48 and 606.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.32, 2,208.48 and 606.64 is: 909.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.32 : 2,208.48 = 606.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.32/2,208.48 = 606.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.32x = 2,208.48 × 606.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.32x = 1,339,752.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,752.31/1,472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.96

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