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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.96, 2,220.75 and 556.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.96, 2,220.75 and 556.14 is: 834.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.96 : 2,220.75 = 556.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.96/2,220.75 = 556.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.96x = 2,220.75 × 556.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.96x = 1,235,047.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,047.91/1,479.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.51

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