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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.60, 2,220.54 and 751.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.60, 2,220.54 and 751.36 is: 1,126.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.60 : 2,220.54 = 751.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.60/2,220.54 = 751.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.60x = 2,220.54 × 751.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.60x = 1,668,424.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,424.93/1,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.10

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