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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.31, 2,222.49 and 659.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.31, 2,222.49 and 659.51 is: 989.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.31 : 2,222.49 = 659.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.31/2,222.49 = 659.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.31x = 2,222.49 × 659.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.31x = 1,465,754.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,754.38/1,481.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.50

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