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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.46, 2,224.26 and 660.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.46, 2,224.26 and 660.82 is: 991.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.46 : 2,224.26 = 660.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.46/2,224.26 = 660.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.46x = 2,224.26 × 660.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.46x = 1,469,835.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,835.49/1,482.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.48

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