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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.15, 2,212.24 and 653.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.15, 2,212.24 and 653.41 is: 979.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.15 : 2,212.24 = 653.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.15/2,212.24 = 653.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.15x = 2,212.24 × 653.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.15x = 1,445,499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,499.74/1,475.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.90

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