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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.91, 2,044.89 and 1,108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.91, 2,044.89 and 1,108.50 is: 1,529.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.91 : 2,044.89 = 1,108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.91/2,044.89 = 1,108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.91x = 2,044.89 × 1,108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.91x = 2,266,760.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,760.57/1,481.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.62

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