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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.63, 2,230.61 and 665.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.63, 2,230.61 and 665.41 is: 998.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.63 : 2,230.61 = 665.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.63/2,230.61 = 665.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.63x = 2,230.61 × 665.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.63x = 1,484,270.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,270.20/1,486.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.41

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