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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.97, 2,221.07 and 700.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.97, 2,221.07 and 700.25 is: 1,049.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.97 : 2,221.07 = 700.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.97/2,221.07 = 700.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.97x = 2,221.07 × 700.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.97x = 1,555,293.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,293.60/1,481.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.48

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