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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.45, 2,216.03 and 697.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.45, 2,216.03 and 697.25 is: 1,045.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.45 : 2,216.03 = 697.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.45/2,216.03 = 697.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.45x = 2,216.03 × 697.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.45x = 1,545,128.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,128.97/1,477.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.81

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