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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.68, 2,221.28 and 648.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.68, 2,221.28 and 648.12 is: 971.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.68 : 2,221.28 = 648.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.68/2,221.28 = 648.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.68x = 2,221.28 × 648.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.68x = 1,439,655.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,655.99/1,481.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.64

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