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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.40, 2,220.54 and 1,070.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.40, 2,220.54 and 1,070.35 is: 1,604.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.40 : 2,220.54 = 1,070.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.40/2,220.54 = 1,070.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.40x = 2,220.54 × 1,070.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.40x = 2,376,754.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,754.99/1,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.40

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