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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.50, 2,220.72 and 557.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.50, 2,220.72 and 557.74 is: 836.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.50 : 2,220.72 = 557.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.50/2,220.72 = 557.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.50x = 2,220.72 × 557.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.50x = 1,238,584.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,584.37/1,481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.03

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