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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.13, 2,221.50 and 865.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.13, 2,221.50 and 865.14 is: 1,297.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.13 : 2,221.50 = 865.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.13/2,221.50 = 865.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.13x = 2,221.50 × 865.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.13x = 1,921,908.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,908.51/1,481.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.60

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