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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.64, 2,208.32 and 606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.64, 2,208.32 and 606.72 is: 909.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.64 : 2,208.32 = 606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.64/2,208.32 = 606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.64x = 2,208.32 × 606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.64x = 1,339,831.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,831.91/1,472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.82

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