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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.54, 2,214.99 and 611.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.54, 2,214.99 and 611.46 is: 917.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.54 : 2,214.99 = 611.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.54/2,214.99 = 611.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.54x = 2,214.99 × 611.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.54x = 1,354,377.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,377.79/1,476.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.26

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