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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.60, 2,220.60 and 1,326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.60, 2,220.60 and 1,326.80 is: 1,988.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.60 : 2,220.60 = 1,326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.60/2,220.60 = 1,326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.60x = 2,220.60 × 1,326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.60x = 2,946,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,292.08/1,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.59

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