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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.87, 2,217.38 and 505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.87, 2,217.38 and 505.44 is: 757.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.87 : 2,217.38 = 505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.87/2,217.38 = 505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.87x = 2,217.38 × 505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.87x = 1,120,750.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,750.02/1,479.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.33

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