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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.16, 2,221.74 and 603.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.16, 2,221.74 and 603.76 is: 905.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.16 : 2,221.74 = 603.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.16/2,221.74 = 603.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.16x = 2,221.74 × 603.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.16x = 1,341,397.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,397.74/1,481.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.64

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