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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.30, 2,214.68 and 707.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.30, 2,214.68 and 707.26 is: 1,060.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.30 : 2,214.68 = 707.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.30/2,214.68 = 707.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.30x = 2,214.68 × 707.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.30x = 1,566,354.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,354.58/1,477.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.28

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