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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.88, 2,209.93 and 607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.88, 2,209.93 and 607.80 is: 911.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.88 : 2,209.93 = 607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.88/2,209.93 = 607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.88x = 2,209.93 × 607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.88x = 1,343,205.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,205.64/1,472.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.96

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