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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.60, 2,217.96 and 613.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.60, 2,217.96 and 613.08 is: 919.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.60 : 2,217.96 = 613.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.60/2,217.96 = 613.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.60x = 2,217.96 × 613.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.60x = 1,359,786.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,786.92/1,479.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.02

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