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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.78, 2,216.36 and 697.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.78, 2,216.36 and 697.44 is: 1,046.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.78 : 2,216.36 = 697.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.78/2,216.36 = 697.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.78x = 2,216.36 × 697.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.78x = 1,545,788.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,788.17/1,477.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.02

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