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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.36, 2,219.15 and 383.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.36, 2,219.15 and 383.73 is: 575.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.36 : 2,219.15 = 383.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.36/2,219.15 = 383.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.36x = 2,219.15 × 383.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.36x = 851,554.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,554.43/1,479.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.62

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