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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.26, 2,214.20 and 610.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.26, 2,214.20 and 610.50 is: 915.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.26 : 2,214.20 = 610.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.26/2,214.20 = 610.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.26x = 2,214.20 × 610.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.26x = 1,351,769.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,769.10/1,477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.05

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