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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.97, 2,219.14 and 554.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.97, 2,219.14 and 554.61 is: 832.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.97 : 2,219.14 = 554.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.97/2,219.14 = 554.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.97x = 2,219.14 × 554.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.97x = 1,230,757.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,757.24/1,478.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.17

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