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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.52, 2,219.82 and 614.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.52, 2,219.82 and 614.44 is: 921.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.52 : 2,219.82 = 614.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.52/2,219.82 = 614.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.52x = 2,219.82 × 614.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.52x = 1,363,946.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,946.20/1,479.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.88

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