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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.76, 2,222.46 and 507.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.76, 2,222.46 and 507.60 is: 761.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.76 : 2,222.46 = 507.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.76/2,222.46 = 507.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.76x = 2,222.46 × 507.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.76x = 1,128,120.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,120.70/1,481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.34

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