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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.92, 2,208.54 and 606.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.92, 2,208.54 and 606.22 is: 908.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.92 : 2,208.54 = 606.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.92/2,208.54 = 606.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.92x = 2,208.54 × 606.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.92x = 1,338,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,861.12/1,472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.98

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