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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.72, 2,222.15 and 441.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.72, 2,222.15 and 441.77 is: 662.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.72 : 2,222.15 = 441.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.72/2,222.15 = 441.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.72x = 2,222.15 × 441.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.72x = 981,665.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,665.89/1,481.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.52

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