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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.32, 2,040.48 and 955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.32, 2,040.48 and 955.20 is: 1,316.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.32 : 2,040.48 = 955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.32/2,040.48 = 955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.32x = 2,040.48 × 955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.32x = 1,949,066.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,066.50/1,480.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.65

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