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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.94, 2,223.80 and 1,330.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.94, 2,223.80 and 1,330.66 is: 1,996.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.94 : 2,223.80 = 1,330.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.94/2,223.80 = 1,330.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.94x = 2,223.80 × 1,330.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.94x = 2,959,121.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,121.71/1,481.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.79

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