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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.99, 2,043.24 and 1,215.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.99, 2,043.24 and 1,215.45 is: 1,675.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.99 : 2,043.24 = 1,215.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.99/2,043.24 = 1,215.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.99x = 2,043.24 × 1,215.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.99x = 2,483,456.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,456.06/1,481.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.76

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