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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.76, 2,221.02 and 787.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.76, 2,221.02 and 787.24 is: 1,181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.76 : 2,221.02 = 787.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.76/2,221.02 = 787.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.76x = 2,221.02 × 787.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.76x = 1,748,475.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,475.78/1,479.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.59

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