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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.76, 2,208.66 and 498.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.76, 2,208.66 and 498.72 is: 747.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.76 : 2,208.66 = 498.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.76/2,208.66 = 498.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.76x = 2,208.66 × 498.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.76x = 1,101,502.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,502.92/1,472.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.92

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