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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.89, 2,222.90 and 508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.89, 2,222.90 and 508 is: 762.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.89 : 2,222.90 = 508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.89/2,222.90 = 508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.89x = 2,222.90 × 508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.89x = 1,129,233.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,233.20/1,481.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.02

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