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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.32, 2,220.62 and 602.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.32, 2,220.62 and 602.64 is: 904.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.32 : 2,220.62 = 602.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.32/2,220.62 = 602.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.32x = 2,220.62 × 602.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.32x = 1,338,231.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,231.42/1,480.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.01

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