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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.22, 2,220.33 and 602.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.22, 2,220.33 and 602.75 is: 904.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.22 : 2,220.33 = 602.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.22/2,220.33 = 602.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.22x = 2,220.33 × 602.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.22x = 1,338,292.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,292.81/1,480.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.12

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