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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.37, 2,217.42 and 747.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.37, 2,217.42 and 747.46 is: 1,121.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.37 : 2,217.42 = 747.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.37/2,217.42 = 747.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.37x = 2,217.42 × 747.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.37x = 1,657,432.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,432.75/1,477.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.88

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