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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.72, 2,224.63 and 751.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.72, 2,224.63 and 751.81 is: 1,128.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.72 : 2,224.63 = 751.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.72/2,224.63 = 751.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.72x = 2,224.63 × 751.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.72x = 1,672,499.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,499.08/1,481.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.76

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