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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.11, 2,215.66 and 381.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.11, 2,215.66 and 381.47 is: 572.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.11 : 2,215.66 = 381.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.11/2,215.66 = 381.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.11x = 2,215.66 × 381.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.11x = 845,207.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,207.82/1,477.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.20

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