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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.59, 2,215.27 and 654.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.59, 2,215.27 and 654.67 is: 982.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.59 : 2,215.27 = 654.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.59/2,215.27 = 654.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.59x = 2,215.27 × 654.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.59x = 1,450,270.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,270.81/1,476.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.18

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