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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.79, 2,218.28 and 554.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.79, 2,218.28 and 554.29 is: 831.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.79 : 2,218.28 = 554.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.79/2,218.28 = 554.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.79x = 2,218.28 × 554.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.79x = 1,229,567.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,567.44/1,478.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.47

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