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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.34, 2,221.31 and 556.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.34, 2,221.31 and 556.53 is: 835.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.34 : 2,221.31 = 556.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.34/2,221.31 = 556.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.34x = 2,221.31 × 556.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.34x = 1,236,225.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,225.65/1,480.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.10

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