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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.44, 2,208.84 and 607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.44, 2,208.84 and 607.20 is: 910.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.44 : 2,208.84 = 607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.44/2,208.84 = 607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.44x = 2,208.84 × 607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.44x = 1,341,207.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,207.65/1,473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.26

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