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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.99, 2,223.11 and 386.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.99, 2,223.11 and 386.35 is: 579.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.99 : 2,223.11 = 386.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.99/2,223.11 = 386.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.99x = 2,223.11 × 386.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.99x = 858,891.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,891.78/1,481.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.55

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