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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.04, 2,218.52 and 658.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.04, 2,218.52 and 658.70 is: 987.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.04 : 2,218.52 = 658.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.04/2,218.52 = 658.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.04x = 2,218.52 × 658.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.04x = 1,461,324.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,324.74/1,480.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.36

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