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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.48, 2,214.72 and 654.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.48, 2,214.72 and 654.24 is: 981.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.48 : 2,214.72 = 654.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.48/2,214.72 = 654.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.48x = 2,214.72 × 654.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.48x = 1,448,958.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,958.41/1,476.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.36

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