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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.20, 2,221.74 and 659.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.20, 2,221.74 and 659.26 is: 988.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.20 : 2,221.74 = 659.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.20/2,221.74 = 659.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.20x = 2,221.74 × 659.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.20x = 1,464,704.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,704.31/1,481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.86

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