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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.08, 2,219.97 and 506.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.08, 2,219.97 and 506.26 is: 759.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.08 : 2,219.97 = 506.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.08/2,219.97 = 506.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.08x = 2,219.97 × 506.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.08x = 1,123,886.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,886.69/1,480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.34

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