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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.63, 2,218.28 and 504.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.63, 2,218.28 and 504.70 is: 757.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.63 : 2,218.28 = 504.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.63/2,218.28 = 504.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.63x = 2,218.28 × 504.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.63x = 1,119,557.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,557.85/1,478.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.16

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