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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.91, 2,214.82 and 610.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.91, 2,214.82 and 610.75 is: 915.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.91 : 2,214.82 = 610.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.91/2,214.82 = 610.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.91x = 2,214.82 × 610.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.91x = 1,352,701.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,701.32/1,476.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.90

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