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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.72, 2,217.66 and 786.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.72, 2,217.66 and 786.69 is: 1,179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.72 : 2,217.66 = 786.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.72/2,217.66 = 786.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.72x = 2,217.66 × 786.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.72x = 1,744,610.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,610.95/1,479.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.01

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