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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.32, 2,222.37 and 865.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.32, 2,222.37 and 865.55 is: 1,298.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.32 : 2,222.37 = 865.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.32/2,222.37 = 865.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.32x = 2,222.37 × 865.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.32x = 1,923,577.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,577.91/1,481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.56

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