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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.14, 2,212.70 and 597.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.14, 2,212.70 and 597.64 is: 896.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.14 : 2,212.70 = 597.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.14/2,212.70 = 597.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.14x = 2,212.70 × 597.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.14x = 1,322,389.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,389.98/1,475.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.45

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