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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.84, 2,223.24 and 507.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.84, 2,223.24 and 507.95 is: 762.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.84 : 2,223.24 = 507.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.84/2,223.24 = 507.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.84x = 2,223.24 × 507.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.84x = 1,129,294.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,294.76/1,481.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.09

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