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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.54, 2,222.51 and 507.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.54, 2,222.51 and 507.38 is: 761.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.54 : 2,222.51 = 507.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.54/2,222.51 = 507.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.54x = 2,222.51 × 507.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.54x = 1,127,643.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,643.47/1,481.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.13

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