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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.84, 2,212.32 and 654.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.84, 2,212.32 and 654.32 is: 980.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.84 : 2,212.32 = 654.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.84/2,212.32 = 654.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.84x = 2,212.32 × 654.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.84x = 1,447,565.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,565.22/1,475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.84

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