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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.29, 2,221.67 and 385.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.29, 2,221.67 and 385.59 is: 578.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.29 : 2,221.67 = 385.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.29/2,221.67 = 385.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.29x = 2,221.67 × 385.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.29x = 856,643.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,643.48/1,481.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.31

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