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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.08, 2,214.12 and 610.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.08, 2,214.12 and 610.16 is: 915.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.08 : 2,214.12 = 610.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.08/2,214.12 = 610.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.08x = 2,214.12 × 610.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.08x = 1,350,967.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,967.46/1,476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.24

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