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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.84, 2,210.82 and 653.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.84, 2,210.82 and 653.32 is: 979.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.84 : 2,210.82 = 653.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.84/2,210.82 = 653.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.84x = 2,210.82 × 653.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.84x = 1,444,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,372.92/1,474.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.34

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