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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.03, 2,216.90 and 747.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.03, 2,216.90 and 747.11 is: 1,121.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.03 : 2,216.90 = 747.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.03/2,216.90 = 747.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.03x = 2,216.90 × 747.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.03x = 1,656,268.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,268.16/1,477.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.35

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