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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.71, 2,218.41 and 504.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.71, 2,218.41 and 504.82 is: 757.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.71 : 2,218.41 = 504.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.71/2,218.41 = 504.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.71x = 2,218.41 × 504.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.71x = 1,119,897.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,897.74/1,478.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.35

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