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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.97, 2,209.99 and 651.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.97, 2,209.99 and 651.33 is: 977.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.97 : 2,209.99 = 651.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.97/2,209.99 = 651.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.97x = 2,209.99 × 651.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.97x = 1,439,432.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,432.79/1,472.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.23

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