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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.57, 2,217.83 and 382.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.57, 2,217.83 and 382.93 is: 574.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.57 : 2,217.83 = 382.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.57/2,217.83 = 382.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.57x = 2,217.83 × 382.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.57x = 849,273.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,273.64/1,478.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.39

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