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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.16, 2,222.30 and 660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.16, 2,222.30 and 660.20 is: 990.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.16 : 2,222.30 = 660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.16/2,222.30 = 660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.16x = 2,222.30 × 660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.16x = 1,467,162.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,162.46/1,481.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.55

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