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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.58, 2,216.28 and 553.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.58, 2,216.28 and 553.07 is: 829.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.58 : 2,216.28 = 553.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.58/2,216.28 = 553.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.58x = 2,216.28 × 553.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.58x = 1,225,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,757.98/1,477.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.57

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