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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.94, 2,216.92 and 612.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.94, 2,216.92 and 612.24 is: 918.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.94 : 2,216.92 = 612.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.94/2,216.92 = 612.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.94x = 2,216.92 × 612.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.94x = 1,357,287.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,287.10/1,477.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.36

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