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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.66, 2,218.80 and 992.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.66, 2,218.80 and 992.12 is: 1,488.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.66 : 2,218.80 = 992.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.66/2,218.80 = 992.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.66x = 2,218.80 × 992.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.66x = 2,201,315.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,315.86/1,478.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.72

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