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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.66, 2,219.29 and 700.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.66, 2,219.29 and 700.48 is: 1,049.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.66 : 2,219.29 = 700.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.66/2,219.29 = 700.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.66x = 2,219.29 × 700.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.66x = 1,554,560.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,560.96/1,481.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.21

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