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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.43, 2,216.12 and 381.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.43, 2,216.12 and 381.78 is: 572.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.43 : 2,216.12 = 381.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.43/2,216.12 = 381.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.43x = 2,216.12 × 381.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.43x = 846,068.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,068.38/1,477.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.66

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