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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.72, 2,210.98 and 607.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.72, 2,210.98 and 607.83 is: 911.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.72 : 2,210.98 = 607.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.72/2,210.98 = 607.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.72x = 2,210.98 × 607.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.72x = 1,343,899.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,899.97/1,473.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.91

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