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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.81, 2,216.97 and 490.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.81, 2,216.97 and 490.86 is: 736.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.81 : 2,216.97 = 490.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.81/2,216.97 = 490.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.81x = 2,216.97 × 490.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.81x = 1,088,221.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,221.89/1,477.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.37

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