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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.59, 2,221.03 and 903.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.59, 2,221.03 and 903.25 is: 1,354.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.59 : 2,221.03 = 903.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.59/2,221.03 = 903.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.59x = 2,221.03 × 903.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.59x = 2,006,145.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,145.35/1,481.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.05

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