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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.88, 2,223.48 and 751.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.88, 2,223.48 and 751.95 is: 1,128.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.88 : 2,223.48 = 751.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.88/2,223.48 = 751.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.88x = 2,223.48 × 751.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.88x = 1,671,945.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,945.79/1,481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.26

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