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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.56, 2,221.54 and 441.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.56, 2,221.54 and 441.42 is: 661.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.56 : 2,221.54 = 441.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.56/2,221.54 = 441.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.56x = 2,221.54 × 441.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.56x = 980,632.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,632.19/1,481.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.89

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