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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.92, 2,212.80 and 609.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.92, 2,212.80 and 609.76 is: 914.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.92 : 2,212.80 = 609.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.92/2,212.80 = 609.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.92x = 2,212.80 × 609.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.92x = 1,349,276.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,276.93/1,475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.19

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