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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.72, 2,218.56 and 1,260.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.72, 2,218.56 and 1,260.99 is: 1,891.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.72 : 2,218.56 = 1,260.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.72/2,218.56 = 1,260.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.72x = 2,218.56 × 1,260.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.72x = 2,797,570.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,570.88/1,478.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.89

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