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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.44, 2,221.18 and 658.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.44, 2,221.18 and 658.64 is: 988.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.44 : 2,221.18 = 658.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.44/2,221.18 = 658.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.44x = 2,221.18 × 658.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.44x = 1,462,958.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,958.00/1,480.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.19

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