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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.52, 2,218.32 and 613.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.52, 2,218.32 and 613.44 is: 920.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.52 : 2,218.32 = 613.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.52/2,218.32 = 613.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.52x = 2,218.32 × 613.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.52x = 1,360,806.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,806.22/1,478.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.38

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