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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481, 2,221.50 and 455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481, 2,221.50 and 455 is: 682.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481 : 2,221.50 = 455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481/2,221.50 = 455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481x = 2,221.50 × 455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481x = 1,010,782.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,782.50/1,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.50

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