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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.32, 2,214.24 and 610.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.32, 2,214.24 and 610.40 is: 915.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.32 : 2,214.24 = 610.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.32/2,214.24 = 610.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.32x = 2,214.24 × 610.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.32x = 1,351,572.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,572.10/1,476.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.50

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