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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.47, 2,211.84 and 608.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.47, 2,211.84 and 608.85 is: 913.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.47 : 2,211.84 = 608.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.47/2,211.84 = 608.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.47x = 2,211.84 × 608.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.47x = 1,346,678.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,678.78/1,474.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.33

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