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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.84, 2,214.60 and 612.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.84, 2,214.60 and 612.76 is: 918.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.84 : 2,214.60 = 612.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.84/2,214.60 = 612.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.84x = 2,214.60 × 612.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.84x = 1,357,018.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,018.30/1,477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.24

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