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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.28, 2,219.04 and 383.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.28, 2,219.04 and 383.62 is: 575.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.28 : 2,219.04 = 383.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.28/2,219.04 = 383.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.28x = 2,219.04 × 383.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.28x = 851,268.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,268.12/1,479.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.46

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