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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.36, 2,214.72 and 611.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.36, 2,214.72 and 611.28 is: 916.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.36 : 2,214.72 = 611.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.36/2,214.72 = 611.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.36x = 2,214.72 × 611.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.36x = 1,353,814.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,814.04/1,476.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.99

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