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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.16, 2,221.54 and 441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.16, 2,221.54 and 441.32 is: 661.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.16 : 2,221.54 = 441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.16/2,221.54 = 441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.16x = 2,221.54 × 441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.16x = 980,414.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,414.48/1,481.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.92

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