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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.57, 2,222.28 and 494.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.57, 2,222.28 and 494.31 is: 741.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.57 : 2,222.28 = 494.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.57/2,222.28 = 494.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.57x = 2,222.28 × 494.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.57x = 1,098,495.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,495.23/1,481.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.44

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