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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.46, 2,213.10 and 653.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.46, 2,213.10 and 653.04 is: 979.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.46 : 2,213.10 = 653.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.46/2,213.10 = 653.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.46x = 2,213.10 × 653.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.46x = 1,445,242.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,242.82/1,475.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.52

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