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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.45, 2,222.12 and 385.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.45, 2,222.12 and 385.83 is: 578.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.45 : 2,222.12 = 385.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.45/2,222.12 = 385.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.45x = 2,222.12 × 385.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.45x = 857,361.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,361.52/1,481.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.73

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