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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.10, 2,219.88 and 602.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.10, 2,219.88 and 602.74 is: 903.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.10 : 2,219.88 = 602.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.10/2,219.88 = 602.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.10x = 2,219.88 × 602.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.10x = 1,337,999.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,999.37/1,480.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.99

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