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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.87, 2,223.14 and 557.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.87, 2,223.14 and 557.43 is: 836.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.87 : 2,223.14 = 557.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.87/2,223.14 = 557.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.87x = 2,223.14 × 557.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.87x = 1,239,242.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,242.14/1,481.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.27

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