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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.98, 2,221.35 and 506.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.98, 2,221.35 and 506.74 is: 759.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.98 : 2,221.35 = 506.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.98/2,221.35 = 506.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.98x = 2,221.35 × 506.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.98x = 1,125,646.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,646.90/1,481.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.56

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