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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.47, 2,214.71 and 610.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.47, 2,214.71 and 610.79 is: 916.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.47 : 2,214.71 = 610.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.47/2,214.71 = 610.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.47x = 2,214.71 × 610.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.47x = 1,352,708.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,708.59/1,476.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.18

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