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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.88, 2,211.48 and 1,016.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.88, 2,211.48 and 1,016.08 is: 1,521.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.88 : 2,211.48 = 1,016.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.88/2,211.48 = 1,016.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.88x = 2,211.48 × 1,016.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.88x = 2,247,040.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,040.60/1,476.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.48

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