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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.12, 2,220.28 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.12, 2,220.28 and 384.48 is: 576.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.12 : 2,220.28 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.12/2,220.28 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.12x = 2,220.28 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.12x = 853,653.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,653.25/1,480.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.75

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