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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.91, 2,219.66 and 700.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.91, 2,219.66 and 700.73 is: 1,049.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.91 : 2,219.66 = 700.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.91/2,219.66 = 700.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.91x = 2,219.66 × 700.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.91x = 1,555,382.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,382.35/1,481.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.58

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