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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.74, 2,219.12 and 555.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.74, 2,219.12 and 555.02 is: 832.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.74 : 2,219.12 = 555.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.74/2,219.12 = 555.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.74x = 2,219.12 × 555.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.74x = 1,231,655.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,655.98/1,478.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.91

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