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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.62, 2,222.16 and 385.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.62, 2,222.16 and 385.91 is: 578.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.62 : 2,222.16 = 385.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.62/2,222.16 = 385.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.62x = 2,222.16 × 385.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.62x = 857,563.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,563.13/1,481.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.80

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