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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.11, 2,221.48 and 1,152.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.11, 2,221.48 and 1,152.37 is: 1,728.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.11 : 2,221.48 = 1,152.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.11/2,221.48 = 1,152.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.11x = 2,221.48 × 1,152.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.11x = 2,559,972.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,972.46/1,481.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.42

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