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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.48, 2,220.84 and 384.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.48, 2,220.84 and 384.86 is: 577.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.48 : 2,220.84 = 384.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.48/2,220.84 = 384.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.48x = 2,220.84 × 384.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.48x = 854,718.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,718.03/1,480.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.33

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