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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.39, 2,221.63 and 556.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.39, 2,221.63 and 556.77 is: 834.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.39 : 2,221.63 = 556.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.39/2,221.63 = 556.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.39x = 2,221.63 × 556.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.39x = 1,236,943.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,943.87/1,481.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.99

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