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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.36, 2,216.15 and 381.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.36, 2,216.15 and 381.73 is: 572.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.36 : 2,216.15 = 381.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.36/2,216.15 = 381.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.36x = 2,216.15 × 381.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.36x = 845,970.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,970.94/1,477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.62

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