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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.36, 2,214.95 and 598.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.36, 2,214.95 and 598.32 is: 897.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.36 : 2,214.95 = 598.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.36/2,214.95 = 598.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.36x = 2,214.95 × 598.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.36x = 1,325,245.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,245.89/1,476.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.64

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