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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.92, 2,212.65 and 608.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.92, 2,212.65 and 608.76 is: 913.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.92 : 2,212.65 = 608.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.92/2,212.65 = 608.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.92x = 2,212.65 × 608.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.92x = 1,346,972.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,972.81/1,474.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.25

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