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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.08, 2,221.32 and 679.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.08, 2,221.32 and 679.74 is: 1,019.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.08 : 2,221.32 = 679.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.08/2,221.32 = 679.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.08x = 2,221.32 × 679.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.08x = 1,509,905.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,905.55/1,481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.46

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