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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.43, 2,219.62 and 700

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.43, 2,219.62 and 700 is: 1,049.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.43 : 2,219.62 = 700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.43/2,219.62 = 700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.43x = 2,219.62 × 700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.43x = 1,553,734
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,734/1,480.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.52

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