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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.44, 2,211.36 and 608.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.44, 2,211.36 and 608.92 is: 912.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.44 : 2,211.36 = 608.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.44/2,211.36 = 608.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.44x = 2,211.36 × 608.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.44x = 1,346,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,541.33/1,475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.64

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