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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.97, 2,219.93 and 384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.97, 2,219.93 and 384.24 is: 576.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.97 : 2,219.93 = 384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.97/2,219.93 = 384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.97x = 2,219.93 × 384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.97x = 852,985.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,985.90/1,479.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.35

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