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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.04, 2,214.77 and 599.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.04, 2,214.77 and 599.09 is: 898.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.04 : 2,214.77 = 599.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.04/2,214.77 = 599.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.04x = 2,214.77 × 599.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.04x = 1,326,832.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,832.49/1,477.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.31

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