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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.46, 2,221.65 and 659.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.46, 2,221.65 and 659.58 is: 989.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.46 : 2,221.65 = 659.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.46/2,221.65 = 659.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.46x = 2,221.65 × 659.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.46x = 1,465,355.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,355.91/1,481.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.13

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