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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.24, 2,220.35 and 614.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.24, 2,220.35 and 614.55 is: 921.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.24 : 2,220.35 = 614.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.24/2,220.35 = 614.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.24x = 2,220.35 × 614.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.24x = 1,364,516.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,516.09/1,480.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.82

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