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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.51, 2,214.13 and 783.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.51, 2,214.13 and 783.55 is: 1,174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.51 : 2,214.13 = 783.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.51/2,214.13 = 783.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.51x = 2,214.13 × 783.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.51x = 1,734,881.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,881.56/1,477.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.19

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