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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.16, 2,215.20 and 611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.16, 2,215.20 and 611 is: 916.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.16 : 2,215.20 = 611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.16/2,215.20 = 611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.16x = 2,215.20 × 611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.16x = 1,353,487.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,487.20/1,477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.28

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