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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.76, 2,214.66 and 696.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.76, 2,214.66 and 696.64 is: 1,044.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.76 : 2,214.66 = 696.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.76/2,214.66 = 696.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.76x = 2,214.66 × 696.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.76x = 1,542,820.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,820.74/1,476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.73

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