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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.93, 2,209.97 and 650.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.93, 2,209.97 and 650.62 is: 976.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.93 : 2,209.97 = 650.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.93/2,209.97 = 650.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.93x = 2,209.97 × 650.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.93x = 1,437,850.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,850.68/1,472.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.18

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