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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.86, 2,218.29 and 383.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.86, 2,218.29 and 383.13 is: 574.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.86 : 2,218.29 = 383.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.86/2,218.29 = 383.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.86x = 2,218.29 × 383.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.86x = 849,892.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,892.01/1,478.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.70

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