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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.94, 2,223.27 and 660.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.94, 2,223.27 and 660.29 is: 990.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.94 : 2,223.27 = 660.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.94/2,223.27 = 660.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.94x = 2,223.27 × 660.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.94x = 1,467,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,991.83/1,481.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.59

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