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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.12, 2,209.20 and 607.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.12, 2,209.20 and 607.96 is: 911.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.12 : 2,209.20 = 607.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.12/2,209.20 = 607.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.12x = 2,209.20 × 607.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.12x = 1,343,105.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,105.23/1,474.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.12

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