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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.61, 2,224.35 and 991.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.61, 2,224.35 and 991.17 is: 1,488.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.61 : 2,224.35 = 991.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.61/2,224.35 = 991.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.61x = 2,224.35 × 991.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.61x = 2,204,697.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,697.87/1,481.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.05

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