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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.06, 2,222.12 and 659.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.06, 2,222.12 and 659.26 is: 989.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.06 : 2,222.12 = 659.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.06/2,222.12 = 659.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.06x = 2,222.12 × 659.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.06x = 1,464,954.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,954.83/1,481.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.13

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