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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.16, 2,220.19 and 603.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.16, 2,220.19 and 603.28 is: 904.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.16 : 2,220.19 = 603.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.16/2,220.19 = 603.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.16x = 2,220.19 × 603.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.16x = 1,339,396.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,396.22/1,481.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.29

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