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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.02, 2,214.09 and 708.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.02, 2,214.09 and 708.06 is: 1,061.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.02 : 2,214.09 = 708.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.02/2,214.09 = 708.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.02x = 2,214.09 × 708.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.02x = 1,567,708.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,708.57/1,477.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.40

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