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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.65, 2,214.99 and 654.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.65, 2,214.99 and 654.71 is: 982.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.65 : 2,214.99 = 654.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.65/2,214.99 = 654.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.65x = 2,214.99 × 654.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.65x = 1,450,165.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,165.03/1,476.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.06

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