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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.62, 2,217.93 and 959.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.62, 2,217.93 and 959.95 is: 1,438.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.62 : 2,217.93 = 959.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.62/2,217.93 = 959.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.62x = 2,217.93 × 959.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.62x = 2,129,101.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,101.90/1,479.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.95

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