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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.83, 2,217.08 and 645.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.83, 2,217.08 and 645.03 is: 967.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.83 : 2,217.08 = 645.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.83/2,217.08 = 645.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.83x = 2,217.08 × 645.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.83x = 1,430,075.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,075.96/1,477.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.68

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