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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.44, 2,220.64 and 507.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.44, 2,220.64 and 507.22 is: 760.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.44 : 2,220.64 = 507.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.44/2,220.64 = 507.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.44x = 2,220.64 × 507.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.44x = 1,126,353.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,353.02/1,480.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.82

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