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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.15, 2,217.08 and 747.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.15, 2,217.08 and 747.25 is: 1,121.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.15 : 2,217.08 = 747.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.15/2,217.08 = 747.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.15x = 2,217.08 × 747.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.15x = 1,656,709.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,709.36/1,477.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.56

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