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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.38, 2,217.40 and 382.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.38, 2,217.40 and 382.66 is: 573.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.38 : 2,217.40 = 382.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.38/2,217.40 = 382.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.38x = 2,217.40 × 382.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.38x = 848,510.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,510.28/1,478.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.95

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