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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.91, 2,216.97 and 657.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.91, 2,216.97 and 657.30 is: 985.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.91 : 2,216.97 = 657.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.91/2,216.97 = 657.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.91x = 2,216.97 × 657.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.91x = 1,457,214.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,214.38/1,478.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.33

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