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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.64, 2,217.48 and 554.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.64, 2,217.48 and 554.16 is: 831.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.64 : 2,217.48 = 554.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.64/2,217.48 = 554.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.64x = 2,217.48 × 554.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.64x = 1,228,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,838.72/1,478.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.06

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