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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.98, 2,210.39 and 653.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.98, 2,210.39 and 653.03 is: 978.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.98 : 2,210.39 = 653.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.98/2,210.39 = 653.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.98x = 2,210.39 × 653.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.98x = 1,443,447.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,447.40/1,474.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.62

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