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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.28, 2,220.39 and 384.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.28, 2,220.39 and 384.62 is: 576.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.28 : 2,220.39 = 384.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.28/2,220.39 = 384.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.28x = 2,220.39 × 384.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.28x = 853,995.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,995.30/1,480.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.92

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