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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.37, 2,218.33 and 1,170.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.37, 2,218.33 and 1,170.95 is: 1,754.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.37 : 2,218.33 = 1,170.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.37/2,218.33 = 1,170.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.37x = 2,218.33 × 1,170.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.37x = 2,597,547.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,547.66/1,480.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.66

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