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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.94, 2,221.38 and 507.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.94, 2,221.38 and 507.78 is: 761.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.94 : 2,221.38 = 507.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.94/2,221.38 = 507.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.94x = 2,221.38 × 507.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.94x = 1,127,972.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,972.34/1,481.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.15

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