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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.35, 2,220.59 and 384.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.35, 2,220.59 and 384.82 is: 577.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.35 : 2,220.59 = 384.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.35/2,220.59 = 384.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.35x = 2,220.59 × 384.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.35x = 854,527.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,527.44/1,480.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.25

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