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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.03, 2,215.54 and 599.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.03, 2,215.54 and 599.52 is: 899.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.03 : 2,215.54 = 599.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.03/2,215.54 = 599.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.03x = 2,215.54 × 599.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.03x = 1,328,260.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,260.54/1,477.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.28

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