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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.13, 2,219.07 and 554.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.13, 2,219.07 and 554.69 is: 832.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.13 : 2,219.07 = 554.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.13/2,219.07 = 554.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.13x = 2,219.07 × 554.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.13x = 1,230,882.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,882.07/1,479.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.17

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