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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.08, 2,217.42 and 993.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.08, 2,217.42 and 993.60 is: 1,488.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.08 : 2,217.42 = 993.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.08/2,217.42 = 993.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.08x = 2,217.42 × 993.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.08x = 2,203,228.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,228.51/1,480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.59

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