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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.44, 2,223.52 and 751.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.44, 2,223.52 and 751.52 is: 1,127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.44 : 2,223.52 = 751.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.44/2,223.52 = 751.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.44x = 2,223.52 × 751.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.44x = 1,671,015.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,015.99/1,481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.97

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