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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.98, 2,215.50 and 381.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.98, 2,215.50 and 381.34 is: 572.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.98 : 2,215.50 = 381.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.98/2,215.50 = 381.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.98x = 2,215.50 × 381.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.98x = 844,860.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,860.11/1,476.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.02

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