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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.64, 2,210.58 and 651.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.64, 2,210.58 and 651.96 is: 976.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.64 : 2,210.58 = 651.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.64/2,210.58 = 651.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.64x = 2,210.58 × 651.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.64x = 1,441,209.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,209.74/1,475.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.67

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