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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.88, 2,213.81 and 610.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.88, 2,213.81 and 610.21 is: 915.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.88 : 2,213.81 = 610.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.88/2,213.81 = 610.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.88x = 2,213.81 × 610.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.88x = 1,350,889.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,889.00/1,475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.31

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