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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.04, 2,212.96 and 707.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.04, 2,212.96 and 707.08 is: 1,060.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.04 : 2,212.96 = 707.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.04/2,212.96 = 707.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.04x = 2,212.96 × 707.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.04x = 1,564,739.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,739.76/1,476.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.09

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