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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.78, 2,214 and 435.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.78, 2,214 and 435.77 is: 653.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.78 : 2,214 = 435.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.78/2,214 = 435.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.78x = 2,214 × 435.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.78x = 964,794.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,794.78/1,475.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.75

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