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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.46, 2,217.82 and 747.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.46, 2,217.82 and 747.58 is: 1,121.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.46 : 2,217.82 = 747.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.46/2,217.82 = 747.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.46x = 2,217.82 × 747.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.46x = 1,657,997.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,997.88/1,478.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.44

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