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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.38, 2,218.40 and 751.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.38, 2,218.40 and 751.30 is: 1,125.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.38 : 2,218.40 = 751.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.38/2,218.40 = 751.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.38x = 2,218.40 × 751.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.38x = 1,666,683.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,683.92/1,481.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.09

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