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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.02, 2,042.24 and 920.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.02, 2,042.24 and 920.58 is: 1,270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.02 : 2,042.24 = 920.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.02/2,042.24 = 920.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.02x = 2,042.24 × 920.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.02x = 1,880,045.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,045.30/1,480.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.28

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