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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.71, 2,217.97 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.71, 2,217.97 and 383.04 is: 574.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.71 : 2,217.97 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.71/2,217.97 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.71x = 2,217.97 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.71x = 849,571.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,571.23/1,478.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.54

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