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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.59, 2,221.66 and 865.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.59, 2,221.66 and 865.45 is: 1,297.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.59 : 2,221.66 = 865.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.59/2,221.66 = 865.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.59x = 2,221.66 × 865.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.59x = 1,922,735.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,735.65/1,481.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.75

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