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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.50, 2,221.62 and 507.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.50, 2,221.62 and 507.64 is: 761.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.50 : 2,221.62 = 507.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.50/2,221.62 = 507.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.50x = 2,221.62 × 507.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.50x = 1,127,783.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,783.18/1,481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.24

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