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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.22, 2,222.19 and 1,239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.22, 2,222.19 and 1,239.84 is: 1,860.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.22 : 2,222.19 = 1,239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.22/2,222.19 = 1,239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.22x = 2,222.19 × 1,239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.22x = 2,755,160.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,160.05/1,481.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.06

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