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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.21, 2,214.83 and 655.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.21, 2,214.83 and 655.06 is: 982.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.21 : 2,214.83 = 655.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.21/2,214.83 = 655.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.21x = 2,214.83 × 655.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.21x = 1,450,837.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,837.73/1,476.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.82

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