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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.74, 2,217.72 and 554.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.74, 2,217.72 and 554.21 is: 831.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.74 : 2,217.72 = 554.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.74/2,217.72 = 554.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.74x = 2,217.72 × 554.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.74x = 1,229,071.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,071.51/1,477.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.72

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