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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.01, 2,215.34 and 381.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.01, 2,215.34 and 381.29 is: 571.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.01 : 2,215.34 = 381.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.01/2,215.34 = 381.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.01x = 2,215.34 × 381.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.01x = 844,675.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,675.44/1,477.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.88

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