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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.34, 2,223.56 and 660.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.34, 2,223.56 and 660.18 is: 990.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.34 : 2,223.56 = 660.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.34/2,223.56 = 660.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.34x = 2,223.56 × 660.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.34x = 1,467,946.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,946.54/1,481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.96

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