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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.28, 2,221.92 and 904.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.28, 2,221.92 and 904.02 is: 1,356.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.28 : 2,221.92 = 904.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.28/2,221.92 = 904.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.28x = 2,221.92 × 904.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.28x = 2,008,660.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,660.12/1,481.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.03

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