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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.44, 2,215.62 and 610.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.44, 2,215.62 and 610.74 is: 915.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.44 : 2,215.62 = 610.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.44/2,215.62 = 610.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.44x = 2,215.62 × 610.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.44x = 1,353,167.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,167.76/1,477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.89

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