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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.71, 2,216.57 and 381.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.71, 2,216.57 and 381.99 is: 572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.71 : 2,216.57 = 381.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.71/2,216.57 = 381.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.71x = 2,216.57 × 381.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.71x = 846,707.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,707.57/1,477.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.99

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