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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.37, 2,217.60 and 382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.37, 2,217.60 and 382.76 is: 574.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.37 : 2,217.60 = 382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.37/2,217.60 = 382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.37x = 2,217.60 × 382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.37x = 848,797.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,797.49/1,478.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.14

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