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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.32, 2,220.78 and 700.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.32, 2,220.78 and 700.90 is: 1,050.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.32 : 2,220.78 = 700.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.32/2,220.78 = 700.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.32x = 2,220.78 × 700.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.32x = 1,556,544.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,544.70/1,481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.78

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