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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.44, 2,220.93 and 506.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.44, 2,220.93 and 506.28 is: 759.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.44 : 2,220.93 = 506.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.44/2,220.93 = 506.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.44x = 2,220.93 × 506.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.44x = 1,124,412.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,412.44/1,480.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.51

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