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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.40, 2,220.08 and 986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.40, 2,220.08 and 986.40 is: 1,478.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.40 : 2,220.08 = 986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.40/2,220.08 = 986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.40x = 2,220.08 × 986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.40x = 2,189,881.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,881.98/1,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.25

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