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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.95, 2,221.32 and 787.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.95, 2,221.32 and 787.92 is: 1,181.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.95 : 2,221.32 = 787.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.95/2,221.32 = 787.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.95x = 2,221.32 × 787.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.95x = 1,750,211.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,211.35/1,481.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.02

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