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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.19, 2,221.46 and 441.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.19, 2,221.46 and 441.01 is: 661.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.19 : 2,221.46 = 441.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.19/2,221.46 = 441.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.19x = 2,221.46 × 441.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.19x = 979,688.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,688.30/1,481.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.42

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