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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.84, 2,223.99 and 660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.84, 2,223.99 and 660.96 is: 991.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.84 : 2,223.99 = 660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.84/2,223.99 = 660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.84x = 2,223.99 × 660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.84x = 1,469,968.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,968.43/1,482.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.32

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