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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.92, 2,220.22 and 506.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.92, 2,220.22 and 506.02 is: 759.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.92 : 2,220.22 = 506.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.92/2,220.22 = 506.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.92x = 2,220.22 × 506.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.92x = 1,123,475.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,475.72/1,479.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.15

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