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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.13, 2,220.03 and 384.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.13, 2,220.03 and 384.59 is: 576.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.13 : 2,220.03 = 384.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.13/2,220.03 = 384.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.13x = 2,220.03 × 384.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.13x = 853,801.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,801.34/1,480.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.84

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