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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.53, 2,211.77 and 654.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.53, 2,211.77 and 654.19 is: 980.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.53 : 2,211.77 = 654.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.53/2,211.77 = 654.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.53x = 2,211.77 × 654.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.53x = 1,446,913.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,913.92/1,475.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.61

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