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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.69, 2,219.52 and 384.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.69, 2,219.52 and 384.06 is: 576.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.69 : 2,219.52 = 384.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.69/2,219.52 = 384.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.69x = 2,219.52 × 384.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.69x = 852,428.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,428.85/1,479.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.09

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