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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.01, 2,221.56 and 507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.01, 2,221.56 and 507 is: 760.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.01 : 2,221.56 = 507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.01/2,221.56 = 507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.01x = 2,221.56 × 507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.01x = 1,126,330.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,330.92/1,481.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.52

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