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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.80, 2,216.69 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.80, 2,216.69 and 382.16 is: 573.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.80 : 2,216.69 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.80/2,216.69 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.80x = 2,216.69 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.80x = 847,120.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,120.12/1,477.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.23

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