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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.47, 2,224.25 and 751.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.47, 2,224.25 and 751.56 is: 1,128.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.47 : 2,224.25 = 751.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.47/2,224.25 = 751.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.47x = 2,224.25 × 751.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.47x = 1,671,657.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,657.33/1,481.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.38

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