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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.47, 2,213.97 and 654.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.47, 2,213.97 and 654.31 is: 981.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.47 : 2,213.97 = 654.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.47/2,213.97 = 654.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.47x = 2,213.97 × 654.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.47x = 1,448,622.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,622.71/1,475.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.80

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