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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.29, 2,221.77 and 385.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.29, 2,221.77 and 385.66 is: 578.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.29 : 2,221.77 = 385.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.29/2,221.77 = 385.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.29x = 2,221.77 × 385.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.29x = 856,847.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,847.82/1,481.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.45

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