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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.52, 2,220.17 and 1,088.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.52, 2,220.17 and 1,088.45 is: 1,631.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.52 : 2,220.17 = 1,088.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.52/2,220.17 = 1,088.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.52x = 2,220.17 × 1,088.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.52x = 2,416,527.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,527.49/1,481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.11

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