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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.02, 2,218.78 and 613.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.02, 2,218.78 and 613.40 is: 920.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.02 : 2,218.78 = 613.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.02/2,218.78 = 613.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.02x = 2,218.78 × 613.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.02x = 1,360,999.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,999.65/1,479.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.20

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