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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.30, 2,213.18 and 706.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.30, 2,213.18 and 706.26 is: 1,058.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.30 : 2,213.18 = 706.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.30/2,213.18 = 706.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.30x = 2,213.18 × 706.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.30x = 1,563,080.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,080.51/1,476.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.78

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