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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.32, 2,033.70 and 1,324.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.32, 2,033.70 and 1,324.98 is: 1,820.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.32 : 2,033.70 = 1,324.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.32/2,033.70 = 1,324.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.32x = 2,033.70 × 1,324.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.32x = 2,694,606.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,606.86/1,480.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.29

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