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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.44, 2,211.24 and 990.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.44, 2,211.24 and 990.32 is: 1,482.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.44 : 2,211.24 = 990.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.44/2,211.24 = 990.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.44x = 2,211.24 × 990.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.44x = 2,189,835.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,835.20/1,477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.18

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