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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.14, 2,218.52 and 748.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.14, 2,218.52 and 748.17 is: 1,121.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.14 : 2,218.52 = 748.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.14/2,218.52 = 748.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.14x = 2,218.52 × 748.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.14x = 1,659,831.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,831.98/1,480.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.40

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