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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.67, 2,218.34 and 1,016.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.67, 2,218.34 and 1,016.08 is: 1,523.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.67 : 2,218.34 = 1,016.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.67/2,218.34 = 1,016.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.67x = 2,218.34 × 1,016.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.67x = 2,253,994.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,994.74/1,479.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.31

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