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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.58, 2,216.40 and 552.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.58, 2,216.40 and 552.96 is: 829.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.58 : 2,216.40 = 552.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.58/2,216.40 = 552.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.58x = 2,216.40 × 552.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.58x = 1,225,578.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,578.47/1,477.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.45

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