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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.81, 2,219.80 and 384.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.81, 2,219.80 and 384.15 is: 576.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.81 : 2,219.80 = 384.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.81/2,219.80 = 384.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.81x = 2,219.80 × 384.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.81x = 852,723.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,723.15/1,479.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.24

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