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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.44, 2,219.24 and 383.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.44, 2,219.24 and 383.81 is: 575.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.44 : 2,219.24 = 383.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.44/2,219.24 = 383.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.44x = 2,219.24 × 383.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.44x = 851,756.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,756.37/1,479.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.73

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