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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.65, 2,213.45 and 598.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.65, 2,213.45 and 598.14 is: 897.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.65 : 2,213.45 = 598.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.65/2,213.45 = 598.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.65x = 2,213.45 × 598.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.65x = 1,323,949.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,949.99/1,475.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.20

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