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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.95, 2,217.96 and 541.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.95, 2,217.96 and 541.71 is: 812.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.95 : 2,217.96 = 541.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.95/2,217.96 = 541.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.95x = 2,217.96 × 541.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.95x = 1,201,491.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,491.11/1,478.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.39

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