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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.63, 2,224.64 and 660.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.63, 2,224.64 and 660.82 is: 991.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.63 : 2,224.64 = 660.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.63/2,224.64 = 660.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.63x = 2,224.64 × 660.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.63x = 1,470,086.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,086.60/1,482.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.54

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