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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.44, 2,217.45 and 784.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.44, 2,217.45 and 784.62 is: 1,177.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.44 : 2,217.45 = 784.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.44/2,217.45 = 784.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.44x = 2,217.45 × 784.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.44x = 1,739,855.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,855.62/1,477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.62

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